Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program

Newark, NJLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
55 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
27.6:1

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1398160C0
ERAS®
Yes

Doesn't Participate In

  • Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match
  • Urology Match

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio
1.1:1
Program Faculty
26
Female Faculty
10%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (20)
Non-Physicians (6)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
75 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.20
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - Every third night for 52 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Every third night for 52 week(s)
0
Year 4 - Every third night for 52 week(s)
13
Year 5 - N/A
13
Year 6 - N/A
52
Year 7 - N/A
52

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

18
Current Residents
PGY-1s2
PGY-2s3
PGY-3s3
PGY-4s4
PGY-5s1
PGY-6s3
PGY-7s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

SEP30

Application Due

Sep 30, 2025

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT1

Application Due

Oct 1, 2026

OCT1

Interview Period Starts

Oct 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026