PsychiatryUniversity Based

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About 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
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.