Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1803321142
- Program director
- Nancy Gadallah
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 907
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 83%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is a community-based Neurology residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 907 applications and invited about 8.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 8.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates8%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs19%
- Non-US IMGs64%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men56%
- White22%
- Asian47%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino3%
- Other8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nancy Gadallah
- Program coordinator
- Lauren Li
- Coordinator phone
- (732) 321-7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Neuroscience Institute 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK 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.
Is Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 83% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program?
Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program received 907 applications and interviewed about 8.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK 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/JFK University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is located at Neuroscience Institute 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08818. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Nancy Gadallah. The program coordinator, Lauren Li, is the usual contact for application questions.