Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency at RWJBarnabas Health is an ACGME-accredited program offering a comprehensive training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. The residency spans four years, hosting 18 positions, with rotations across three major teaching hospitals, enhancing the trainees' exposure to diverse pathology cases. The program fosters a culture of lifelong learning and has a strong track record of successful board certification rates among its graduates.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program is IMG-friendly, having successfully trained residents from various international medical schools, including those from Argentina, The Dominican Republic, Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, and the US Virgin Islands. This indicates a welcoming stance towards International Medical Graduates (IMGs).
Categorical Positions
18
Categorical Positions (detail)
18 positions over a four year (48 month) course, with integrated rotations among three major teaching hospitals.
Program Website
Address
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Program Director
Rajiv Pulinthanathu, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 18 PGY-1 residents in the pathology residency program.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training program is a combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology curriculum that satisfies ACGME requirements of at least 18 months of training in each discipline.
Application
The program is an ACGME accredited postgraduate training program approved for 18 positions over a four-year (48 month) course. It is important for prospective residents to check the program's website for details on application deadlines and requirements, which are typically highlighted under 'How to Apply.'
# of Locations
3
Fellowship
The program does not explicitly mention fellowship opportunities, but it highlights a strong commitment to the lifelong education of its residents, suggesting that graduates may pursue opportunities in various specialties post-residency, assisted by strong ties with Rutgers Health.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is an integrated one among the three major teaching hospitals of our system: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ, and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Many of our graduates are currently practicing in various locations in the United States and Canada, as well as in countries like Argentina, The Dominican Republic, Philippines, Japan, New Zealand, and the US Virgin Islands. The program boasts a successful outcome, with 100% of graduates passing the certification examination of the American Board of Pathology.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents benefit from the resources and interprofessional opportunities available through the Rutgers Health institutional sponsorship.
PGY-1 Salary
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