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Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

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About Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program

ACGME code
4403321179
Program director
Michael Kwiatt
Location
Camden, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
849
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Camden, New Jersey, sponsored by Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 849 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% 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. The program offers research track.

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
5
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White63%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Kwiatt
Program coordinator
Theresa Piechowski
Coordinator phone
(856) 342-2286
Program phone
(856) 342-3012
Sponsoring institution
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital

Cooper University Health System Office of Surgical Education Three Cooper Plaza, Suite 411 Camden, NJ 08103 Open in Google Maps

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offer?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program received 849 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital 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 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program located?

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program is located at Cooper University Health System Office of Surgical Education Three Cooper Plaza, Suite 411 Camden, NJ 08103. Its sponsoring institution is Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital.

Who is the program director of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program?

The program director is Michael Kwiatt. The program coordinator, Theresa Piechowski, is the usual contact for application questions.

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