Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program
About This Program
Jersey City Medical Center is a community based program based out of the premier hospital in one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. You will have ample opportunities to gain comprehensive, hands on, clinical experience and benefit from individualized mentorship from our dedicated, close-knit group of always available faculty. We strive to create a supportive environment and our location close to New York City allows you to easily maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Etan B Spira, MD, BA
355 Grand St
Primary Program Contact
Eneida Rivera
355 Grand St
Locations
355 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
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 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 8, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.