Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003300004
- Program director
- Ulrick Vieux
- Location
- Hackensack, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 860
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 7.8%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 860 applications and invited about 7.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 40 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 7.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ulrick Vieux
- Program coordinator
- Dona McNeil
- Coordinator phone
- (551) 996-3694
- Program phone
- (551) 996-4450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offer?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program received 860 applications and interviewed about 7.8% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is located at 30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?
The program director is Ulrick Vieux. The program coordinator, Dona McNeil, is the usual contact for application questions.