Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency Program at CentraState Medical Center, sponsored by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is a university-sponsored residency located in Freehold, NJ. It is designed to equip residents with the skills needed to excel in various family medicine practice environments, offering competitive salaries and advanced technology. The program prioritizes a diverse learning experience in a supportive community setting, making it suitable for residents passionate about family medicine. CentraState's unique position allows residents to be involved in public health screenings and community outreach initiatives, significantly contributing to their professional growth and community impact.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at CentraState Medical Center is IMG-friendly as it accepts candidates who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible for a J-1 visa sponsored through ECFMG. Candidates must also have at least one year of clinical rotation experience in the U.S. or Canada and graduated from medical school within the last three years. The program's ACGME ID is 1203312679, and it accepts six new family medicine residents each year.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
Six new residents are accepted each year
Program Website
Address
901 West Main Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
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Current Residents
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency Program accepts six new residents each year from a large pool of applicants, emphasizing that while the number of MD residents is known to be six per cohort, information regarding the exact number of current residents is not specified. This indicates a competitive selection process, ensuring that new residents are well-integrated into the program's community and educational environment.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency’s innovative curriculum is designed to prepare residents for the future of family medicine, offering experiences in academic, research, clinical practice, community advocacy, and family medicine subspecialty careers.
Application
Applications are submitted through the ERAS only. ACGME ID: 1203312679. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or eligible for a J-1 visa. They need one year of clinical rotation experience in the U.S. or Canada and must have graduated from medical school within three years. Three letters of recommendation are required, as well as passing the USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 exam.
# of Locations
Residents work within Monmouth County, a growing area with a need for family physicians, and can participate in elective rotations including ‘away electives’ and an optional longitudinal fellowship.
Fellowship
The Family Medicine Residency Program offers fellowship opportunities through the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Recent graduates have pursued various subspecialties including Geriatrics, Sports Medicine, Women’s Health, Primary Care Research, Health Policy, and Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Residents are encouraged to attend local and national conferences during their training.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is uniquely positioned as the only residency at CentraState Medical Center, leveraging advanced practice opportunities and access to highly experienced Rutgers faculty, with competitive salaries and benefits.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts 3 years, divided into PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3, with rotations designed to cover diverse practice areas and comprehensive education.
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Alumni
After graduating, residents typically enter various fellowships or practice opportunities, often focusing on areas such as geriatrics, sports medicine, women's health, primary care research, health policy, and more. The program aims to shape future leaders in family medicine.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Generous annual allowance for educational supplies, vacation, holidays, comprehensive insurance, free parking, reimbursement for Board Certification Exam, free lab coats, discounted gym membership, professional memberships and subscriptions, board review curriculum, elective rotations including international opportunities, membership in Resident Union.
PGY-1 Salary
73133
Vacation
Residents receive four weeks of vacation annually, nine university holidays, and additional time off for conferences and sick leave.