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Atlantic Health Program

Surgery residency program in Morristown, New Jersey, sponsored by Atlantic Health.

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About Atlantic Health Program

ACGME code
4403311183
Program director
Kevin James
Location
Morristown, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,284
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Atlantic Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Morristown, New Jersey, sponsored by Atlantic Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,284 applications and invited about 7.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
7
Interview rate
7.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White55%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Kevin James
Program coordinator
Lucia Griffin
Coordinator phone
(973) 971-4336
Program phone
(973) 971-4942
Sponsoring institution
Atlantic Health

Morristown Medical Center 100 Madison Ave PO Box 1956 Morristown, NJ 07962 Open in Google Maps

Atlantic Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Atlantic Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Atlantic Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Atlantic Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at Atlantic Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Atlantic Health Program offer?

Atlantic Health Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Atlantic Health Program?

Atlantic Health Program received 1,284 applications and interviewed about 7.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Atlantic Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Atlantic Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Atlantic Health Program located?

Atlantic Health Program is located at Morristown Medical Center 100 Madison Ave PO Box 1956 Morristown, NJ 07962. Its sponsoring institution is Atlantic Health.

Who is the program director of Atlantic Health Program?

The program director is Kevin James. The program coordinator, Lucia Griffin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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