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Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4003300302
Program director
Scot McAfee
Location
Brick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,042
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,042 applications and invited about 10.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
10.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates46%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White31%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Scot McAfee
Program coordinator
RoseAnn Lora
Coordinator phone
(732) 295-6549
Program phone
(732) 295-6546
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

425 Jack Martin Boulevard Brick, NJ 08724 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean 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/Ocean University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 26% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean 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/Ocean University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program received 1,042 applications and interviewed about 10.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is located at 425 Jack Martin Boulevard Brick, NJ 08724. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Scot McAfee. The program coordinator, RoseAnn Lora, is the usual contact for application questions.