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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
4003321121
Program director
Jason Mintz
Location
Piscataway, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
847
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Piscataway, 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 847 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
8
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White25%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Mintz
Program coordinator
David Gerak
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-4433
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

Department of Psychiatry 671 Hoes Lane West, UBHC D-325 Piscataway, NJ 08854 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 847 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 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 Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at Department of Psychiatry 671 Hoes Lane West, UBHC D-325 Piscataway, NJ 08854. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Jason Mintz. The program coordinator, David Gerak, is the usual contact for application questions.