Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Elizabeth, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4003312300
- Program director
- Rehan Malik
- Location
- Elizabeth, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 5
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 761
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 15.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 86%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Elizabeth, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 761 applications and invited about 15.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 86% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 64 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 15.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs86%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White23%
- Asian36%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino27%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rehan Malik
- Program coordinator
- Eva Halkias
- Coordinator phone
- (908) 994-7207
- Program phone
- (908) 994-7294
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rutgers Health
655 East Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07206 Open in Google Maps
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 86% of residents at Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program offer?
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program?
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program received 761 applications and interviewed about 15.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional 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 Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional 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 Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program located?
Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program is located at 655 East Jersey Street Elizabeth, NJ 07206. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.
Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program?
The program director is Rehan Malik. The program coordinator, Eva Halkias, is the usual contact for application questions.