Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
- ACGME code
- 4003321119
- Program director
- Najeeb Hussain
- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,373
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 17%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,373 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates63%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs17%
Demographics
- Women70%
- Men30%
- White27%
- Asian57%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Najeeb Hussain
- Program coordinator
- Sheila Morris
- Coordinator phone
- (973) 972-4670
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
183 South Orange Avenue--- BHSB, Room E-1452 Newark, NJ 07101-1709 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?
About 17% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 183 South Orange Avenue--- BHSB, Room E-1452 Newark, NJ 07101-1709. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?
The program director is Najeeb Hussain. The program coordinator, Sheila Morris, is the usual contact for application questions.