Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Hackensack University Medical Center is an academic medical center located in New Jersey, engaged in various residency programs including Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Urology, Anesthesia, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology. With affiliations to over 100 academic institutions, it provides comprehensive clinical training to around 1,000 students annually. The institution emphasizes a tripartite mission of excellent clinical care, a robust teaching program, and innovative research initiatives.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Hackensack University Medical Center supports International Medical Graduates (IMGs) through its extensive residency programs, offering opportunities for eligible applicants without specific IMG restrictions.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Approximately 100 medical students and 200 medical, dental, pharmacy and podiatric residents train at Hackensack University Medical Center at any given time. Residencies in Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Urology, Anesthesia, Surgery, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Program Website
Address
Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, New Jersey, 07601, USA
Program Director
David Kountz, M.D. MBA
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Current Residents
Overview
Approximately 300 medical, dental, pharmacy, and podiatric residents are trained at Hackensack University Medical Center at any given time, with 100 medical students intermingling in clinical training to enrich the educational environment.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents participate in diverse training experiences across multiple locations, and they receive training in outstanding clinical care, teaching, and research opportunities.
Application
Hackensack University Medical Center trains around 200 residents in various fields. Interested applicants should visit individual residency pages for specific application deadlines and interview dates. Most programs participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
# of Locations
Approximately 18 hospitals within the Hackensack Meridian Health network offer residency training across various specialties.
Fellowship
Fellowships available include Cardiovascular Disease, Endocrine, Geriatric, Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension, Hematology Oncology, Infectious Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Pediatric Rheumatology, and Pulmonary Critical Care.
Resident Life
Overview
The residency program at Hackensack University Medical Center offers hands-on, intensive training and is part of a larger network of academic institutions, promoting collaboration and comprehensive education.
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# of Years of Program
Varies by specialty, typically ranging from 3 to 7 years depending on the particular residency or fellowship program.
Housing
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Alumni
Alumni from this program often pursue fellowships in various specialties. Specific institutions or regions where they work are not detailed in the text, but the network offers a wide range of possibilities due to its partnerships with numerous academic institutions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents benefit from the vast resources available through Hackensack Meridian Health, creating a rich learning experience.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
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