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Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

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

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About Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program

ACGME code
4403321187
Program director
Dylan Nieman
Location
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,637
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,637 applications and invited about 7.3% 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 14% 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. 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
7.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White44%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Dylan Nieman
Program coordinator
anjali Chhakkar
Coordinator phone
(732) 235-7766
Program phone
(732) 235-7673
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

125 Paterson Street Surgery, MEB 596 PO Box 19 New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offer?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program received 1,637 applications and interviewed about 7.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson 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/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program located?

Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program is located at 125 Paterson Street Surgery, MEB 596 PO Box 19 New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Program?

The program director is Dylan Nieman. The program coordinator, anjali Chhakkar, is the usual contact for application questions.

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