Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Neptune, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.