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Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1803300002
Program director
Jafar Kafaie
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 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

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

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
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
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.

Do program signals help at Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

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.

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