Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Program
About This Program
The BIM Fellowship Program is based out of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and University Hospital, which a level one trauma center. Each site specializes in treating a broad range of patients covering the spectrum of brain injury related diagnoses across the continuum of care. Specific areas of interest include a large Disorder of Consciousness program and comprehensive spasticity management. Kessler is also a Model Systems center with numerous research opportunities.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Neil Jasey, MD, BA
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Doreen Sinclair, MD
Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
Locations
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Behavioral Health Sciences Bldg F1560
183 S Orange Ave
Newark, NJ 07101
65 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
1199 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052-1419
150 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103-2406
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
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 Positions Not 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 - Nov 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.