Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, offers a comprehensive training program primarily at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and affiliated institutions. The program is designed for those looking to specialize in both anatomic and clinical pathology, with opportunities for research and further fellowships after completion.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program has a policy that the sponsorship of H1 or H1B visas is not allowed; however, they do accept J1 visas sponsored by the ECFMG. Additionally, a copy of the ECFMG certificate is required for IMG applicants, indicating an acceptance of international medical graduates.
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Program Website
Address
125 Paterson Street - MEB 212, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Program Director
Billie Fyfe, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the current academic year, the residency program has a total of 9 MD residents, with 2 in their first year (PGY-1) and 2 international medical graduates also in their first year.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
2
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program is designed to provide comprehensive training for those residents pursuing the combined anatomic and clinical pathology programs (AP/CP-4).
Application
All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by November 15 of the year prior to which the applicant will matriculate into the program. The department does not have a cut-off for USMLE scores, however, scores on USMLE Steps I, II & III are taken into consideration. University policy does not allow sponsorship of H1 or H1B visas, but does accept J1 visas sponsored by the ECFMG. Age and year of graduation from medical school are not criteria for applying. Please review our housestaff contract and institutional policies found on our Graduate Medical Education website. After a preliminary review of your completed application, we will contact you via e-mail to schedule an interview. Interviews for invited applicants take place from October through January.
# of Locations
Residents train at several locations, including Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Cooper Medical Center in Camden, NJ.
Fellowship
The program offers comprehensive training in both anatomic and clinical pathology, preparing residents for potential fellowship training or certification in these areas. Residents are encouraged to engage in research opportunities as well, although specific fellowship opportunities weren't detailed in the text provided.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pathology Residency training program is located primarily at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and residents spend the vast majority of their experience at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically four years in length.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
A uniform package of benefits consistent with those provided at all graduate medical educational programs operated by the medical school.
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