Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
2603321149
Program director
Charles Gatt
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
323
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 323 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women7%
  • Men93%
  • White60%
  • Asian33%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Charles Gatt
Program coordinator
Michelle Allen
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-7869
Program phone
(732) 537-0909
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

125 Paterson Street MEB 422 New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum. 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at 125 Paterson Street MEB 422 New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Charles Gatt. The program coordinator, Michelle Allen, is the usual contact for application questions.