Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

ACGME code
3003300001
Program director
Ruth Birbe
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
508
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 508 applications and invited about 6.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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

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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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
2
Positions filled
2
Applications received
508
Interview rate
6.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ruth Birbe
Program coordinator
Sheree Kelly
Coordinator phone
(586) 342-2922
Program phone
(856) 342-2000
Sponsoring institution
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital

1 Cooper Plaza Camden, NJ 08103 Open in Google Maps

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offer?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program received 508 applications and interviewed about 6.5% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program located?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is located at 1 Cooper Plaza Camden, NJ 08103. Its sponsoring institution is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

The program director is Ruth Birbe. The program coordinator, Sheree Kelly, is the usual contact for application questions.

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