Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2203312165
Program director
Nora Doty
Location
Neptune, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • 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
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women95%
  • Men5%
  • White47%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Nora Doty
Program coordinator
DonnaLisa Noll
Coordinator phone
(732) 776-3780
Program phone
(732) 987-3558
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 1945 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Obstetrics-Gynecology 1945 State Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nora Doty. The program coordinator, DonnaLisa Noll, is the usual contact for application questions.

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