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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

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

ACGME code
3203331251
Program director
William Graessle
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,229
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,229 applications and invited about 20.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
20.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates40%
  • US IMGs30%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White33%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American23%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
William Graessle
Program coordinator
Alyssa Aranda
Coordinator phone
(856) 757-7904
Sponsoring institution
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital

Department of Pediatrics 101 Haddon Ave, Suite 503 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?

About 47% of residents at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% 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 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 8 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 1,229 applications and interviewed about 20.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

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 Department of Pediatrics 101 Haddon Ave, Suite 503 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 William Graessle. The program coordinator, Alyssa Aranda, is the usual contact for application questions.

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