Hackensack Meridian Health Program

Edison, NJLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
80 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
8.9:1

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 3194180C0
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
0.8:1
Program Faculty
31
Female Faculty
44.4%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (31)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
June 24
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
12 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
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 - Every eighth night for 12 month(s)
0
Year 2 - Two times per week for 12 week(s)
NGO
Year 3 - Two times per week for 5 week(s)
NGO
Year 4 - Two times per week for 2 week(s)
--

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

36
Current Residents
PGY-1s9
PGY-2s9
PGY-3s9
PGY-4s9

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV30

Application Due

Nov 30, 2025

NOV1

Interview Period Starts

Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

2027 - 2028

NOV30

Application Due

Nov 30, 2026

NOV1

Interview Period Starts

Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027