Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403321518
Program director
Jose Bustillo
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
2,990
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
76%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,990 applications and invited about 6.2% 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 76% 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 66 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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 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
12
Interview rate
6.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs43%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men48%
  • White13%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Bustillo
Program coordinator
Yolanda Rivera
Coordinator phone
(973) 926-7425
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Medicine - B1 201 Lyons Avenue Newark, NJ 07112 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 76% of residents at Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program?

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program received 2,990 applications and interviewed about 6.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medicine - B1 201 Lyons Avenue Newark, NJ 07112. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program?

The program director is Jose Bustillo. The program coordinator, Yolanda Rivera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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