Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 1803321064
- Program director
- Erin Feinstein
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,103
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 5.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 60%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,103 applications and invited about 5.8% 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 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 5.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates10%
- US DO graduates30%
- US IMGs25%
- Non-US IMGs35%
Demographics
- Women35%
- Men65%
- White15%
- Asian45%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino35%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Erin Feinstein
- Program coordinator
- Gina DeLaRosa
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 972-5359
- Program phone
- (973) 972-5209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
Department of Neurology 90 Bergen St, 8100 Newark, NJ 07101-1709 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 60% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 5 first-year Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 1,103 applications and interviewed about 5.8% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at Department of Neurology 90 Bergen St, 8100 Newark, NJ 07101-1709. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
The program director is Erin Feinstein. The program coordinator, Gina DeLaRosa, is the usual contact for application questions.