Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
See how you matchAbout Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 9993300243
- Program director
- Adam Atoot
- Location
- North Bergen, New Jersey
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 1,472
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 25.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 75%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in North Bergen, New Jersey, sponsored by Hackensack Meridian Health.
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,472 applications and invited about 25.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 75% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.
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
- Interview rate
- 25.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates19%
- US DO graduates6%
- US IMGs19%
- Non-US IMGs56%
Demographics
- Women31%
- Men69%
- White19%
- Asian50%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Adam Atoot
- Program coordinator
- Yari Arias
- Coordinator phone
- (201) 854-5713
- Program phone
- (201) 710-2756
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hackensack Meridian Health
7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047 Open in Google Maps
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades 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 Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 75% of residents at Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades 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. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program received 1,472 applications and interviewed about 25.5% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades 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/Palisades 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/Palisades Medical Center Program located?
Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program is located at 7600 River Road North Bergen, NJ 07047. Its sponsoring institution is Hackensack Meridian Health.
Who is the program director of Hackensack Meridian Health/Palisades Medical Center Program?
The program director is Adam Atoot. The program coordinator, Yari Arias, is the usual contact for application questions.