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Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403300195
Program director
Glenn Parker
Location
Neptune City, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,079
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Neptune City, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,079 applications and invited about 6.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
6.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White69%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Glenn Parker
Program coordinator
Catherine Brolewicz
Coordinator phone
(732) 776-4304
Program phone
(732) 776-4328
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

1945 Route 33 Ackerman 4 West Neptune City, NJ 07753 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 50% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore 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/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offer?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program received 1,079 applications and interviewed about 6.9% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Jersey Shore University Medical Center Program is located at 1945 Route 33 Ackerman 4 West Neptune City, NJ 07753. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Glenn Parker. The program coordinator, Catherine Brolewicz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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