Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
About This Program
The program is 2 years and offers a rich diversity of clinical training experiences at 4 unique teaching sites: an inner-city university medical center with a highly recognized liver transplant center, robust OPAT and antibiotic stewardship programs and a vibrant HIV/HCV program, 2 large community medical centers with premier oncology programs and a renowned kidney transplant program, and a busy regional VA medical center. Research opportunities are available at each of the teaching sites.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Diana G Finkel, DO
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Wade, BA
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Locations
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
MSB I-689
185 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07101
385 Tremont Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
150 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103-2406
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Nov 6, 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
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.