Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Jersey City, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2603300225
- Program director
- Nicole Lopez
- Location
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 459
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program is a community-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Jersey City, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 459 applications and invited about 12.2% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 12.2%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates18%
- US DO graduates71%
- US IMGs12%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Men100%
- White82%
- Asian12%
- Other12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nicole Lopez
- Program coordinator
- Bertha Orochena
- Coordinator phone
- (201) 448-9552
- Program phone
- (201) 232-7819
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
355 Grand St Jersey City, NJ 07302 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Rutgers Health/Jersey City 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 Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 12% of residents at Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program offer?
Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program?
Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program received 459 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Jersey City 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/Jersey City Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program located?
Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program is located at 355 Grand St Jersey City, NJ 07302. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program?
The program director is Nicole Lopez. The program coordinator, Bertha Orochena, is the usual contact for application questions.