Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based

Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Jersey City, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About 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
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.