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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
1403321237
Program director
Daniel Matassa
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
37
First-year spots
Applicants
4,355
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 37 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,355 applications and invited about 9.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% 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
37
Interview rate
9.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White27%
  • Asian57%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Matassa
Program coordinator
Candy Reyes
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-3505
Program phone
(973) 972-5253
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

150 Bergen Street Level I, Room 248 Newark, NJ 07103 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 37 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 37 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 4,355 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 150 Bergen Street Level I, Room 248 Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Daniel Matassa. The program coordinator, Candy Reyes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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