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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Neurology residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
1803321157
Program director
Deviyani Mehta
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
621
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 621 applications and invited about 15.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Interview rate
15.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White25%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Deviyani Mehta
Program coordinator
Chinita Mobley
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-4679
Program phone
(732) 235-6017
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

125 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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 competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 621 applications and interviewed about 15.9% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson 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.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at 125 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Deviyani Mehta. The program coordinator, Chinita Mobley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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