Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Why us? https://www.cooperhealth.edu/residencies/pathology - 35,000 anatomic specimens, 5500 non-gynecologic cytology, 600 bone-marrows, 60 autopsies and 2 million in-house laboratory tests yearly including Next-Generation-Sequencing - Comprehensive and focused education - Personalized attention and mentoring - Serves a diverse patient population - State-of-the-art facilities & cutting-edge technology - Expert Mentors - Partnership with MD-Anderson Cancer Center & The Coriell Institute for Medic
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1380300C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
43
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
194
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
214
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
40
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
12
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3003300001
Beeper or Home Call
0
16
16
16
Program Director
First Name
Ruth
Last Name
Birbe
Degrees
MD
Address
Cooper Med Sch of Rowan Univ
Pathology Pgm
1 Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.11517 39.941863)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sheree
Last Name
Kelly
Degrees
MBA
Address
Cooper Univ Health Care
Pathology Pgm
1 Cooper Plaza
Camden, NJ 08103
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.11517 39.941863)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
26
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
48.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,851 | 22 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $70,502 | 22 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $73,381 | 22 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $76,698 | 22 | 999 |
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.cooperhealth.edu/sites/edu/files/edu-brochures/2022/2022%20DOM%20Trainee%20Leave%20Policy.pdf