Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer 3 principal teaching sites: a major trauma center, an NCI-designated cancer center, and a busy community hospital. During the elective PGY-5 year, our residents may seek clinical or research fellowships at any institution they wish or can pursue a CAST-certified fellowship in neuro-critical care or in endovascular neurosurgery or conduct research within the many labs of the department or the graduate programs at Rutgers.
Total Program Size
2
3
4
1
3
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
1398160C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
55
Required letters of recommendation
3
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
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
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
1.20
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
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
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1603321106
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
13
52
52
Program Director
First Name
John
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Gillick
Degrees
MD
Address
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Ste 8100 Neurological Surgery
90 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.191164 40.741527)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Fatima
Last Name
Meadows
Address
Rutgers New Jersey Med Sch
Ste 8100
90 Bergen St
Newark, NJ 07103
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.191164 40.741527)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
54.60
% IMG
18.10
% DO
27.10
% Female
16.30
% Male
83.60
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
6
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
10.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,271 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $70,988 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $74,984 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $79,361 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $81,469 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $83,569 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $83,376 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
17
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
8
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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