Hackensack Meridian Health Program
About This Program
Relatively newer program with our first resident in final 5th year of the program. Compliment of 2 residents per year in categorical positions. Diverse & rich child neurology training at K. Hovnanian & Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospitals. Adult neurology year at JFK Neuroscience Institute, an established ACGME approved Adult Neurology Residency Program. Excellent neuropathology experience at Montefiore Medical Center. Ethnically diverse. Easy access New York City, Philadelphia, Jersey Shore.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jan Wollack, MD, PhD
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michael Algor
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Child Neurology Pgm 5th Fl
19 Davis Ave
Neptune, NJ 07753
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
65 James St
Edison, NJ 08818-3059
111 E 210th St
Bronx, NY 10467
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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.