Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
3803312134
Program director
Shaun Shahani
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 48 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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Shaun Shahani
Program coordinator
Lisa Wade
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-7837
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

185 South Orange Ave., MSB I506 P.O.Box 1709 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 50% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Where is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 185 South Orange Ave., MSB I506 P.O.Box 1709 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 Shaun Shahani. The program coordinator, Lisa Wade, is the usual contact for application questions.