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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
1403321243
Program director
Payal Dave'
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
1,851
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,851 applications and invited about 16.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
22
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates99%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White37%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Payal Dave'
Program coordinator
Peggy Morgan
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-8887
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Medicine 125 Paterson Street, Suite 7300 New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 22 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 1,851 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at Department of Medicine 125 Paterson Street, Suite 7300 New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Payal Dave'. The program coordinator, Peggy Morgan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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