Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
About This Program
Located in Newark, the largest urban community in the state of NJ, Rutgers NJMS provides top-quality training. Our innovative personalized scheduling model, community engagement initiatives, expansive simulation curriculum, mentorship, unique track opportunities, advanced degrees, and 3-site training structure provide for a comprehensive and wellness-oriented training experience. Despite already having so much to offer, we constantly look to grow. Rutgers can be your home for years to come!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniel Michael Matassa, MD, BA
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Natasha Nicholson-Stokley
Rutgers NJMS
Locations
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
UH I-248
150 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
65 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
385 Tremont Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
94 Old Short Hills Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039-5672
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Jan 22, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.