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Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Internal Medicine residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Saint Peter's University Hospital.

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About Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
1403321531
Program director
Haris Rana
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
5,017
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Saint Peter's University Hospital. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,017 applications and invited about 3.9% 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 92% 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.

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
16
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs79%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White8%
  • Asian48%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Haris Rana
Program coordinator
Cheryl Nicastro
Coordinator phone
(732) 745-8600
Sponsoring institution
Saint Peter's University Hospital

254 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Open in Google Maps

Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 5,017 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers 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 Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at 254 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Its sponsoring institution is Saint Peter's University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Saint Peter's University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Haris Rana. The program coordinator, Cheryl Nicastro, is the usual contact for application questions.

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