Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Piscataway, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.