Hackensack Meridian Health Program
About This Program
Just 15 minutes from Manhattan, located in the beautiful suburbs of Bergen County, the HUMC EM Residency program offers elite training at a nationally recognized institution . As a Level I Trauma, STEMI, Stroke, and Geriatric ED, our 83-bed department delivers cutting-edge, high-acuity care. We combine innovative education with meaningful hands-on experience and a strong focus on resident wellness to prepare our trainees to excel in patient care and make a lasting impact in their communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Christina Hajicharalambous, MD, MSEd, MS
Hackensack Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Emily Garcia
Hackensack Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Hackensack Univ Med Ctr
3rd Fl Main Bldg
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
455 1st Ave
New York, NY 10016
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2025 - Feb 5, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2025 - Feb 12, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.