Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403311234
Program director
Isaac Soliman
Location
Montclair, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,959
Latest cycle
IMG residents
96%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Montclair, 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 1,959 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 96% 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 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs63%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White19%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Isaac Soliman
Program coordinator
Jeanette Richardson
Coordinator phone
(973) 429-6196
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

1 Bay Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside 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/Mountainside Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 96% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside 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/Mountainside Medical Center Program offer?

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

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside 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/Mountainside Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Mountainside Medical Center Program is located at 1 Bay Avenue Montclair, NJ 07042. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Isaac Soliman. The program coordinator, Jeanette Richardson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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