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Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003300303
Program director
Rehan Aziz
Location
Neptune, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,011
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
28%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,011 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
8.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White53%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Rehan Aziz
Program coordinator
Amanda Meahan
Coordinator phone
(732) 775-5500
Program phone
(732) 776-3712
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

Department of Psychiatry 1945 State Route 33, Rosa Pavilion Neptune, NJ 07753 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 28% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program received 1,011 applications and interviewed about 8.5% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Psychiatry 1945 State Route 33, Rosa Pavilion Neptune, NJ 07753. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Rehan Aziz. The program coordinator, Amanda Meahan, is the usual contact for application questions.