Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403321466
Program director
Mayer Ezer
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,727
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,727 applications and invited about 10.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
10.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs83%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White13%
  • Asian63%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Mayer Ezer
Program coordinator
Nancy Weber
Coordinator phone
(732) 744-5119
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Internal Medicine Residency Department 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08820 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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

About 100% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK 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.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program received 1,727 applications and interviewed about 10.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Department 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08820. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Mayer Ezer. The program coordinator, Nancy Weber, is the usual contact for application questions.

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