St Joseph's University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The St. Joseph's pediatrics residency program is a vibrant community pediatrics program located in Paterson, New Jersey. Paterson is a diverse urban community affected by health and socioeconomic disparities. Residents are given graduated autonomy throughout their training to become well-rounded and compassionate pediatricians. Successful candidates to our program share the goals of providing compassionate and equitable care and advocating for our patients. Trainees also receive high quality edu
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer Chuang, MD
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Karen Hilla
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Locations
St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Pediatrics Pgm
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503
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
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.