Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403300540
Program director
Adam Kaplan
Location
Toms River, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
6,017
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
88%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 6,017 applications and invited about 4% 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 88% 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
17
Interview rate
4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White12%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Adam Kaplan
Program coordinator
Alaena Bailey
Coordinator phone
(732) 557-2110
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 88% of residents at Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program offers 17 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program received 6,017 applications and interviewed about 4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program located?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is located at 99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

The program director is Adam Kaplan. The program coordinator, Alaena Bailey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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