Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program

ACGME code
2203321321
Program director
Ryan Raffel
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is a community-based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • 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
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women88%
  • Men13%
  • White38%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Ryan Raffel
Program coordinator
Sharon Hinton
Coordinator phone
(973) 926-4882
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

201 Lyons Avenue Newark, NJ 07112 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel 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 Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program located?

Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program is located at 201 Lyons Avenue Newark, NJ 07112. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ryan Raffel. The program coordinator, Sharon Hinton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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