Rutgers Health/Jersey City Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our small program fosters close-knit mentorship, personalized guidance, and a deeply supportive environment. Fellows gain exceptional clinical exposure across a diverse patient population, with electives in pediatric rheumatology, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and other specialties. Our culture values collaboration, academic curiosity, and community engagement in one of the nation's most vibrant urban centers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Valentin Marian, MD
Rutgers Health
Primary Program Contact
Angelina Y Avila
Jersey City Medical Center/ Rutgers Heal
Locations
201 Lyons Ave
Newark, NJ 07112
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
- 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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Nov 1, 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-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.