PsychiatryCommunity-based

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Paramus, New Jersey, sponsored by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.

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About 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
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.