Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1803300002
- Program director
- Jafar Kafaie
- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 705
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 705 applications and invited about 7.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 7.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jafar Kafaie
- Program coordinator
- Hima Doshi
- Coordinator phone
- (551) 996-8100
- Program phone
- (314) 422-4857
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program received 705 applications and interviewed about 7.2% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is located at 30 Prospect Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Jafar Kafaie. The program coordinator, Hima Doshi, is the usual contact for application questions.