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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

Pediatrics 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
3203321136
Program director
Joann Carlson
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,000
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 11 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,000 applications and invited about 29.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% 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 research 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
11
Interview rate
29.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White50%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Joann Carlson
Program coordinator
Joanne Edwards Algranati
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-7883
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Child Health Institute 89 French Street 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 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 19% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 11 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 11 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 1,000 applications and interviewed about 29.9% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 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 Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at Child Health Institute 89 French Street 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 Joann Carlson. The program coordinator, Joanne Edwards Algranati, is the usual contact for application questions.

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