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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
1603321106
Program director
John Gillick
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
365
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 365 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed2%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs18%

Demographics

  • Women18%
  • Men82%
  • White41%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other24%

Contact and location

Program director
John Gillick
Program coordinator
Fatima Meadows
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-2323
Program phone
(973) 972-1164
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

90 Bergen Street, Suite 8100 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 24% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery 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 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 365 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 14%.

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

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 90 Bergen Street, Suite 8100 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 John Gillick. The program coordinator, Fatima Meadows, is the usual contact for application questions.

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