Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Our mission is to prepare our residents to leave this program as confident and independent surgeons and physicians,well prepared for the surgical boards. The residents will be ready to move directly into a general surgery practice, or to a subspecialty fellowship as they might desire. We also strive to create a culturally diverse group of faculty and residents by making a conscious effort to matriculate qualified applicants that reflect the diversity of the community they serve.

Total Program Size
6
3
3
3
3
0
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1406440P1
1406440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
90
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview 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
H-1B visa
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)
80
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
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
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
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4403300191
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Derick
Last Name
Christian
Degrees
MD
Address

St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.165466 40.90269)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Suzanne
Last Name
Seifert
Degrees
MBA
Address

St Joseph's Univ Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.165466 40.90269)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
5.60
% IMG
28.20
% DO
66.10
% Female
52.80
% Male
47.10
Total Physician
18
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Year 12 1
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $58,349 20 12
Year 2 $61,675 20 12
Year 3 $65,001 20 12
Year 4 $68,327 20 12
Year 5 $71,652 20 12
Total Positions
18
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-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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