Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
JFK University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, offers hands-on, intensive residency and fellowship programs with a tradition of training residents since 1976. The program emphasizes the integration of clinical and educational resources, with a strong focus on human-centered, accessible, and affordable healthcare delivery. Additionally, the partnership with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine allows residency graduates opportunities in teaching and academic medicine.
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Low Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The document does not provide explicit information regarding IMG-friendliness such as acceptance rates for international medical graduates. It is recommended to check eligibility criteria and program requirements for any mentions of international medical graduates or related terms.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned, but the presence of multiple residency programs such as Dentistry, Family Medicine, Pharmacy, and Neurology could imply a diverse categorical resident intake.
Program Website
Address
JFK University Medical Center, Edison, New Jersey
Program Director
Robin O. Winter, M.D., MMM
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Current Residents
Overview
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Graduate Medical Education at HMH focuses on high-quality, human-centered, accessible, and affordable healthcare, with significant involvement of faculty from various residencies in teaching med students.
Application
To apply to the residency programs at JFK University Medical Center, candidates need to submit their applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The specific deadlines and requirements vary by program, so it's important to refer to each program's details for exact dates and materials needed. Interviews are typically conducted between November and January, however, applicants are encouraged to apply early as interviews are granted on a rolling basis.
# of Locations
JFK University Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center – Perth Amboy.
Fellowship
The residency program offers fellowship opportunities particularly in Neurology, available at the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute. Recent graduates are involved in teaching at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, indicating career paths in academia and potential subspecialty training within the health network.
Resident Life
Overview
The Hackensack Meridian Central Region provides a comprehensive health network with extensive clinical and educational resources, including the new Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, since 1976.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Length of the program is typically 3-5 years, depending on the specialty, with detailed training schedules and rotations discussed within individual residency programs.
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Alumni
Alumni from the JFK University Medical Center residency programs have pursued various career paths including fellowships in subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and infectious disease. The graduates have been accepted into prestigious institutions across the United States, contributing significantly to both academic and private practice settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The text emphasizes the comprehensive education and training available in association with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and the extensive clinical resources.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents at JFK University Medical Center are entitled to 3 weeks of vacation annually. Vacation time typically cannot be carried over to the next academic year, and residents must coordinate their time off in advance with their program directors to avoid scheduling issues during clinical rotations.