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St Joseph's University Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Paterson, New Jersey, sponsored by St Joseph's University Medical Center.

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About St Joseph's University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4403300191
Program director
Derick Christian
Location
Paterson, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
1,342
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

St Joseph's University Medical Center Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in Paterson, New Jersey, sponsored by St Joseph's University Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,342 applications and invited about 6% 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 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
3
Interview rate
6%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White50%
  • Asian22%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Derick Christian
Program coordinator
Suzanne Seifert
Coordinator phone
(973) 754-2671
Program phone
(973) 754-2850
Sponsoring institution
St Joseph's University Medical Center

703 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07503 Open in Google Maps

St Joseph's University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does St Joseph's University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St Joseph's University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St Joseph's University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 55% of residents at St Joseph's 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does St Joseph's University Medical Center Program offer?

St Joseph's University Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St Joseph's University Medical Center Program?

St Joseph's University Medical Center Program received 1,342 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's University Medical Center Program located?

St Joseph's University Medical Center Program is located at 703 Main Street Paterson, NJ 07503. Its sponsoring institution is St Joseph's University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of St Joseph's University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Derick Christian. The program coordinator, Suzanne Seifert, is the usual contact for application questions.

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