PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3203300420
Program director
Andy Reyes Santos
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
722
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
32%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 722 applications and invited about 18.8% 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 32% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
18.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs32%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women72%
  • Men28%
  • White64%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Andy Reyes Santos
Program coordinator
Taylor Dalrymple
Coordinator phone
(551) 996-2829
Program phone
(201) 204-6852
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 32% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program received 722 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is located at Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Andy Reyes Santos. The program coordinator, Taylor Dalrymple, is the usual contact for application questions.

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