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Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

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About Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9993300003
Program director
Andrew Parrish
Location
Toms River, New Jersey
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
1,276
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,276 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates88%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White38%
  • Asian50%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Parrish
Program coordinator
Kristen McCluskey
Coordinator phone
(732) 557-2604
Program phone
(407) 697-9590
Sponsoring institution
Rutgers Health

99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 Open in Google Maps

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program received 1,276 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rutgers Health/Community 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 Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program located?

Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program is located at 99 Highway 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755. Its sponsoring institution is Rutgers Health.

Who is the program director of Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program?

The program director is Andrew Parrish. The program coordinator, Kristen McCluskey, is the usual contact for application questions.