Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology Residency Program aims to deliver outstanding perioperative care through a mission of education, research, and clinical service. Under the leadership of dedicated faculty, residents receive comprehensive training across multiple esteemed clinical sites including University Hospital, allowing exposure to a diverse array of complex cases. The program promotes a supportive environment for residents, balancing their professional growth with a robust wellness curriculum to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Graduates are well-prepared for independent clinical practice and competitive fellowship opportunities.
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Moderate Competition
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and requires them to be ECFMG certified to be considered for a position. Approximately 33% of the residents are IMGs, indicating a supportive environment for international applicants. Furthermore, U.S. clinical experience is strongly recommended for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
36
Categorical Positions (detail)
36 residents, 1 fellow, diversified program
Program Website
Address
Medical Science Building, 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103
Program Director
Dr. Alex Bekker, MD, Professor and Chair
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Current Residents
Overview
The program is certified for 36 residents in training (including 1 fellow), comprised of both American and International graduates. The program actively seeks to create a diverse resident cohort.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents receive a comprehensive curriculum with clinical exposure at three separate sites, the main teaching site being University Hospital in Newark, which is a Level One Trauma Center, along with a robust simulation program and protected weekly didactics.
Application
Applications must be received by the ERAS post office no later than 12/1. We interview every Monday, from November through the 1st week in February. Interviews will be conducted on each Monday through the first week in February, with specific instructions on scheduling your interview provided via ERAS.
# of Locations
Three separate sites
Fellowship
Graduates of the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology Residency Program have a strong track record of obtaining competitive fellowship positions in all subspecialties. Specific specialties were not detailed in the text, but the program emphasizes achieving ABA certification, which suggests a focus on diverse subspecialty training opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The program focuses on serving a diverse community through outstanding perioperative care, education, research, and clinical service, with faculty dedicated to superior resident training and mentorship.
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# of Years of Program
Typically a 4-year program leading to board certification in anesthesiology.
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Alumni
Our graduates have a strong track record of obtaining competitive fellowship positions in all subspecialties, finding excellent employment opportunities in both academic and private-practice settings, and achieving ABA certification.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Weekly didactics, robust simulation program, wellness curriculum ensuring work-life balance.
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