Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency program at Trinitas Regional Medical Center combines the family-like atmosphere of a community hospital with the extensive resources of a large healthcare system affiliated with Rutgers Medical Schools. Sponsored by Rutgers Health, the program offers ACGME accredited residencies in Internal Medicine, General Psychiatry, and Podiatry, providing residents with a rich educational experience in a supportive environment focused on individualized attention. Recent leadership includes distinguished professionals, such as Dr. Raja Pullatt and Dr. Muniba Naqi, who enhance the program's commitment to resident education and well-being. Residents engage in diverse clinical rotations, research opportunities, and supervised patient care from the outset, ensuring a well-rounded training experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts both Allopathic and Osteopathic graduates and sponsors J-1 visas for applicants who need it. They have no set cut-off year of graduation but prefer applicants who graduated within the last 5-6 years. They also have no strict USMLE cut-off, although they prefer scores of 240 and above on the first attempts for USMLE steps 1 and 2.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
We take 10 PGY-1 residents each year.
Program Website
Address
95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Program Director
Raja Pullatt, MD, FACC, FASNC
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 10 PGY-1 residents enrolled, all incoming in their first year of Internal Medicine residency, with a blend of both Allopathic and Osteopathic backgrounds.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Detailed information about the curriculum can be accessed on the official curriculum page, which includes various rotations and educational activities designed for residents.
Application
All residents must apply through the Electronic Residency Applications (ERAS). Applications submitted in any other form will not be reviewed. Both Allopathic and Osteopathic graduates may apply. Deadline information was not explicitly stated.
# of Locations
Residents will work at Trinitas Regional Medical Center and potentially other affiliated hospital locations for their training.
Fellowship
The program offers opportunities for residents to participate in an integrated Cardiology fellowship at Trinitas under Dr. Fayez Shamoon. Residents can also pursue electives in all subspecialties at Rutgers Health University Hospital and Hem/Onc and GI at St Joseph's Medical Center.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency program combines the family feeling of a smaller community hospital with the resources of a large system encompassing both Rutgers Medical Schools.
On Call Schedule
Meal Cards while on call
# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for 3 years, focused on comprehensive medical education and training.
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Alumni
At this time, Trinitas is part of an integrated Cardiology fellowship under the directorship of Dr. Fayez Shamoon. Residents have the opportunity to do electives in all sub-specialties at Rutgers Health University Hospital and Hem/Onc and GI at St Joseph's Medical Center.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Meal Cards, Lab Coats, Scrubs, Malpractice, Medical and Dental Insurance, Book Allowance, MKSAP
PGY-1 Salary
PGY I – $73,133
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