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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
4203321226
Program director
Pierre Maldjian
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
995
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 995 applications and invited about 17.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Radiology-Diagnostic programs, which interview about 14% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed49%
  • Silver signal: interviewed49%
  • No signal: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed20%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Interview rate
17.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates65%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women15%
  • Men83%
  • White33%
  • Asian55%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Pierre Maldjian
Program coordinator
Jason Satterthwaite
Coordinator phone
(973) 322-5267
Program phone
(973) 972-5188
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

185 South Orange Ave Department of Radiology, Room F506 Newark, NJ 07103 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 15% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 995 applications and interviewed about 17.1% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 49% of the time, silver signals about 49%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

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

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 185 South Orange Ave Department of Radiology, Room F506 Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Pierre Maldjian. The program coordinator, Jason Satterthwaite, is the usual contact for application questions.

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