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Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

ACGME code
4403300198
Program director
Amy Gore
Location
Newark, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,703
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Newark, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,703 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White39%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American31%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Gore
Program coordinator
Nicole Grimsley
Coordinator phone
(973) 972-5682
Program phone
(908) 591-8626
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

185 South Orange Avenue Medical Science Building, G-572 Newark Newark, NJ 07103 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 12% of residents at Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program offers 10 first-year Surgery positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program received 1,703 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School 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/New Jersey Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program is located at 185 South Orange Avenue Medical Science Building, G-572 Newark Newark, NJ 07103. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program?

The program director is Amy Gore. The program coordinator, Nicole Grimsley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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