Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health/Monmouth Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.