Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
7003332040
Program director
Megna Khatri
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
298
Latest cycle
Interview rate
31.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 298 applications and invited about 31.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics 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
5
Interview rate
31.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White28%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Megna Khatri
Program coordinator
Cherrie Jeffress
Coordinator phone
(973) 397-2410
Program phone
(973) 972-6056
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Medicine 150 Bergen Street, UH I-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 6% 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/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 5 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 298 applications and interviewed about 31.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at Department of Medicine 150 Bergen Street, UH I-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 Megna Khatri. The program coordinator, Cherrie Jeffress, is the usual contact for application questions.