Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Toms River, New Jersey, sponsored by Rutgers Health.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.