Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Long Branch, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 2603311146
- Program director
- Steve Paragioudakis
- Location
- Long Branch, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 275
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Long Branch, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 275 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates80%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women30%
- Men70%
- White80%
- Black or African American10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Steve Paragioudakis
- Program coordinator
- Christine Steinberger
- Coordinator phone
- (732) 923-6784
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
300 Second Avenue, Room 251SW Long Branch, NJ 07740 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Rutgers Health/Monmouth 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/Monmouth Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program offer?
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program?
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program received 275 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Monmouth 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/Monmouth Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program located?
Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program is located at 300 Second Avenue, Room 251SW Long Branch, NJ 07740. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program?
The program director is Steve Paragioudakis. The program coordinator, Christine Steinberger, is the usual contact for application questions.