St Joseph's University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Program aims to train future cardiologists who are well-equipped to interpret, diagnose, and treat those suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Our goal is to produce a cardiologist who possesses expertise in both the clinical and academic arenas. Our diverse patient population affords exposure to varying cardiac conditions. Dedicated faculty, many of whom are graduates of our Program, provide daily oversight and support. Our robust didactic schedule is the highlight of our Program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Fayez Shamoon, MD
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Bernadette Echevarria
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Locations
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503-2691
225 Williamson St
Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0696
111 Central Ave
Newark, NJ 07102
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 1, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 15, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2027 - Mar 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.