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Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403321232
Program director
Srinivas Gongireddy
Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
5,651
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
83%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,651 applications and invited about 3.3% 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 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
3.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates12%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White10%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Srinivas Gongireddy
Program coordinator
Eneida Rivera-Wolfe
Coordinator phone
(201) 915-2430
Program phone
(201) 915-2431
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Medicine 355 Grand Street Jersey City, NJ 07302 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

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

About 83% of residents at Rutgers Health/Jersey City 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/Jersey City Medical Center Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program?

Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program received 5,651 applications and interviewed about 3.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Jersey City 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/Jersey City Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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 Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program located?

Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine 355 Grand Street Jersey City, NJ 07302. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

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

The program director is Srinivas Gongireddy. The program coordinator, Eneida Rivera-Wolfe, is the usual contact for application questions.

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