Hackensack Meridian Health/JFK University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our institution is located in the diverse community of Edison, in the central region of New Jersey. Based out of Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center, the faculty areas of expertise include neurovascular diseases, movement disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, sleep disorders, headache, cognitive and behavioral disorders, neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology among others. Our program strives to provide our trainees with exposure to the multiple neurological disciplines.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nancy Gadallah, DO
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medic
Primary Program Contact
Lauren Li
Hackensack Meridian JFK Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medic
Neuroscience Institute at JFK
65 James St
Edison, NJ 08820-3947
One Robert Wood Johnson Pl
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2601
225 Williamson St
Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0696
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.