Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
2203300369
Program director
Sara Bittman
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is a university Based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women94%
  • White56%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Sara Bittman
Program coordinator
Rosa Peguero
Coordinator phone
(551) 996-4842
Program phone
(917) 969-1637
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Women & Children's Hospital, 4E-90 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?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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 minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is located at Women & Children's Hospital, 4E-90 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 Sara Bittman. The program coordinator, Rosa Peguero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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