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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Psychiatry residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About 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
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.