SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

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

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403300005
Program director
Alyssa Golas
Location
Edison, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
898
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Edison, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 898 applications and invited about 10.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
10.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Alyssa Golas
Program coordinator
Lisa Proano
Coordinator phone
(732) 321-7000
Program phone
(732) 635-9300
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

65 James St Edison, NJ 08820 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program received 898 applications and interviewed about 10.1% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program is located at 65 James St Edison, NJ 08820. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Alyssa Golas. The program coordinator, Lisa Proano, is the usual contact for application questions.

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