Transitional YearUniversity Based

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9993300245
Program director
Walter Wynkoop
Location
Brick, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
867
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Brick, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 867 applications and invited about 17.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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

Interview rate
17.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White50%
  • Asian50%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Walter Wynkoop
Program coordinator
Anne Dwyer
Coordinator phone
(732) 295-6558
Program phone
(732) 295-6556
Sponsoring institution
Hackensack Meridian Health

425 Jack Martin Blvd Brick, NJ 08724 Open in Google Maps

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

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program received 867 applications and interviewed about 17.3% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean 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/Ocean University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program located?

Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Program is located at 425 Jack Martin Blvd Brick, NJ 08724. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.

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

The program director is Walter Wynkoop. The program coordinator, Anne Dwyer, is the usual contact for application questions.