Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About 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
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.