Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Livingston, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

ACGME code
3003300002
Program director
Rajiv Pulinthanathu
Location
Livingston, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Rutgers Health Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
444
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$73,132
Per year

Rutgers Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Livingston, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 444 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $73,132 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 80 vacation days. 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 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
444
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-1$73,1328012
PGY-2$76,0458012
PGY-3$80,3228012
PGY-4$85,0148012
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Off-campus electives

Contact and location

Program director
Rajiv Pulinthanathu
Program coordinator
Taiesha Barber
Coordinator phone
(973) 322-5760
Program phone
(973) 322-5791
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

94 Old Short Hills Road Livingston, NJ 07039-5672 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health Program sponsors J-1 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 Program offer?

Rutgers Health Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health Program?

Rutgers Health Program received 444 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health 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 Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Rutgers Health Program?

First-year residents at Rutgers Health Program earn $73,132 a year and receive 80 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Rutgers Health Program located?

Rutgers Health Program is located at 94 Old Short Hills Road Livingston, NJ 07039-5672. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health Program?

The program director is Rajiv Pulinthanathu. The program coordinator, Taiesha Barber, is the usual contact for application questions.

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