Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Paramus, New Jersey, sponsored by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003312120
- Program director
- Monica Dhingra
- Location
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 903
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 87%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Paramus, New Jersey, sponsored by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 903 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 87% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Interview rate
- 15.3%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates3%
- US DO graduates11%
- US IMGs81%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White28%
- Asian56%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino14%
- American Indian or Alaska Native3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Monica Dhingra
- Program coordinator
- Joel Reed
- Coordinator phone
- (201) 967-4132
- Program phone
- (201) 967-4134
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
230 East Ridgewood Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652 Open in Google Maps
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 87% of residents at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How competitive is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program?
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program received 903 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bergen New Bridge 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 Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program located?
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program is located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue Paramus, NJ 07652. Its sponsoring institution is Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program?
The program director is Monica Dhingra. The program coordinator, Joel Reed, is the usual contact for application questions.