Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Located 15 minutes from Manhattan in the beautiful suburbs of Bergen County, we are of the nation's most highly recognized institutions. As a level I trauma center, STEMI center, comprehensive stroke center and certified geriatric emergency department, our 75 bed emergency department is strategically engineered to deliver optimal care and education. We strive to recruit motivated candidates who want the best for themselves and their community.
Total Program Size
12
12
10
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1387110C0
1387110C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
142
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
8
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
5
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
0
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1103300213
Beeper or Home Call
4
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Christina
Last Name
Hajicharalambous
Degrees
MD, MSEd, MS
Address
Hackensack Univ Med Ctr
3rd Fl Main Bldg
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.056542 40.884034)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Emily
Last Name
Garcia
Address
Hackensack Univ Med Ctr
3rd Fl Main Bldg Rm 3672
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.056542 40.884034)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
39.00
% IMG
7.70
% DO
53.20
% Female
50.90
% Male
49.00
Total Physician
39
Total Non Physician
20
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
38.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $70,114 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $74,866 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $79,449 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
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| Year 10 |
Total Positions
34
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
7
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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