Hackensack Meridian Health Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health Program
- ACGME code
- 3403321033
- Program director
- Sara Cuccurullo
- Location
- Edison, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 439
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 439 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 45 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.
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates67%
- US DO graduates33%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White53%
- Asian40%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sara Cuccurullo
- Program coordinator
- Beverly Bolger
- Coordinator phone
- (732) 321-7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
JFK University Medical Center 65 James Street PO Box 3059 Edison, NJ 08818 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health 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 Program IMG-friendly?
Hackensack Meridian Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health Program offers 5 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Hackensack Meridian Health Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Hackensack Meridian Health Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health Program is located at JFK University Medical Center 65 James Street PO Box 3059 Edison, NJ 08818. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health Program?
The program director is Sara Cuccurullo. The program coordinator, Beverly Bolger, is the usual contact for application questions.