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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
2603331102
Program director
Michael Vosbikian
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
435
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 435 applications and invited about 17.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Orthopaedic Surgery interview rate of 16.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
17.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White48%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Vosbikian
Program coordinator
Monique Smith
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-3860
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Rutgers Health NJMS 140 Bergen St, ACC BLDG Suite D1610 Newark, NJ 07103 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 435 applications and interviewed about 17.5% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at Rutgers Health NJMS 140 Bergen St, ACC BLDG Suite D1610 Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Michael Vosbikian. The program coordinator, Monique Smith, is the usual contact for application questions.