Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Jersey City Medical Center is a community based program based out of the premier hospital in one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. You will have ample opportunities to gain comprehensive, hands on, clinical experience and benefit from individualized mentorship from our dedicated, close-knit group of always available faculty. We strive to create a supportive environment and our location close to New York City allows you to easily maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1293140F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
20
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
7
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
56
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1443314002
Beeper or Home Call
0
13
13
Program Director
First Name
Etan
Middle Name
B
Last Name
Spira
Degrees
MD, BA
Address
355 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302
United States
Phone
Geolocation
POINT (-74.0447 40.721832)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Eneida
Last Name
Rivera
Address
355 Grand St
Department of Internal Medicine
355 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 07302-4321
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.050392 40.716302)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $82,139 | 25 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $84,320 | 25 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $86,493 | 25 | 999 |
Total Positions
3
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
1
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On