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Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403300197
Program director
Burton Surick
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,442
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Hackensack, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,442 applications and invited about 8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White86%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Burton Surick
Program coordinator
Wanda Harvey
Coordinator phone
(551) 996-3942
Program phone
(551) 996-2620
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

20 Prospect Avenue Suite 409 Hackensack, NJ 07601 Open in Google Maps

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program received 1,442 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program is located at 20 Prospect Avenue Suite 409 Hackensack, NJ 07601. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Burton Surick. The program coordinator, Wanda Harvey, is the usual contact for application questions.

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