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Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403312236
Program director
Mohammad Hossain
Location
Neptune, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
5,264
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
59%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,264 applications and invited about 5.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
5.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates21%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs44%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White33%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Mohammad Hossain
Program coordinator
Jessica Minchew
Coordinator phone
(732) 897-2455
Program phone
(732) 776-3861
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Department of Medicine 1945 State, Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 59% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program received 5,264 applications and interviewed about 5.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 1945 State, Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Mohammad Hossain. The program coordinator, Jessica Minchew, is the usual contact for application questions.

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