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Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403300001
Program director
Issam Koleilat
Location
Toms River, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
1,070
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
53%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,070 applications and invited about 7.7% 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 53% 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
4
Interview rate
7.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs41%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • White29%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other12%

Contact and location

Program director
Issam Koleilat
Program coordinator
Cynthia Nwana
Coordinator phone
(732) 557-2697
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 53% of residents at Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program received 1,070 applications and interviewed about 7.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program located?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is located at 99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

The program director is Issam Koleilat. The program coordinator, Cynthia Nwana, is the usual contact for application questions.

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