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Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1803321142
Program director
Nancy Gadallah
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
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
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.

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

Applicants who sent Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

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.

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