Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 3403332034
- Program director
- Monifa Brooks
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 521
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 521 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.
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 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 minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 13.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates68%
- US DO graduates32%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White40%
- Asian48%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino12%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Monifa Brooks
- Program coordinator
- Doreen Sinclair
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 972-3606
- Program phone
- (973) 731-3600
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
BHSB - 183 Orange Avenue Suite F-1560 Newark, NJ 07101 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey 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/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 8 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 521 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey 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/New Jersey Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at BHSB - 183 Orange Avenue Suite F-1560 Newark, NJ 07101. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
The program director is Monifa Brooks. The program coordinator, Doreen Sinclair, is the usual contact for application questions.