Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803300001
Program director
Joseph Vella
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
199
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.6%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 199 applications and invited about 20.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
20.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Vella
Program coordinator
Shannon Ferguson
Coordinator phone
(732) 325-8792
Program phone
(732) 401-5997
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery New Brunswick, NJ 08901 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?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

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

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 1 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 199 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 18%.

Where is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

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

The program director is Joseph Vella. The program coordinator, Shannon Ferguson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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