Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital Program
About This Program
Located in Camden, NJ, Cooper's Neurosurgery Residency offers rigorous training at a high-volume Level I trauma center serving a diverse, underserved population. Residents gain early operative experience, exposure to complex pathology, and benefit from a strong academic culture. Unique opportunities include interdisciplinary collaboration, cutting-edge research, and community-focused care in one of the region's busiest trauma hubs.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ajith J Thomas, MD
Cooper University Health Care
Primary Program Contact
Rachel Hassett, MD
Cooper Univ Health Care
Locations
Cooper University Health Care
Ste 407
101 Haddon Ave
Camden, NJ 08103-1468
One Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103-1489
34th St & Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4322
1200 Old York Rd
Abington, PA 19001-3788
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Data not provided by program
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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-7
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.