Hackensack Meridian Health Program
About This Program
We are located on the beautiful Jersey Shore and offer a breath of clinical exposure with a diverse patient population, varied pathology and a large catchment area. Our program offers a longitudinal curriculum (as opposed to block). Research mentorship is provided by both local faculty and national experts at the Children's Hospital Association's Health Research Academy. Leadership and guidance for QI is by National leaders within our institution.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jamie Marie Pinto, MD
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michael Algor
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Pediatric Hospital Med Pgm
1945 State Rte 33
Neptune, NJ 07753
65 James St
Edison, NJ 08818-3059
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
Sep 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 10, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 11, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 9, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026
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-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 25 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.