PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Rutgers Health/Trinitas Regional Medical Center Program

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

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About 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
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.