Hackensack Meridian Health
The Hackensack Meridian Health Dermatology residency in North Bergen, NJ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
The Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center dermatology residency (North Bergen, NJ) is an ACGME-accredited program describing itself as the first New Jersey AOA-approved dermatology residency. Training covers outpatient and inpatient dermatology, surgery including Mohs, cosmetic dermatology and dermatopathology, with dermatopathology and clinicopathologic correlation at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology. Residents rotate through many community clinics, Bergen County Regional Medical Center and Hackensack University Medical Center, attend weekly didactics and monthly CPC, and get training in medical writing and grant writing. Residents have quarterly progress meetings with the program director and DME.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Dermatopathology at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology (Manhattan); ask how much dermpath time residents get.
- Rotations across many community practices plus Bergen County Regional and Hackensack University Medical Center inpatient consults; ask about balance and travel.
- Research support: medical writing, grant writing, conference presentations and clinical trials via The Dermatology Group; bring research interests.
- Weekly didactics, monthly CPC, and quarterly progress meetings with PD and DME; ask about feedback structure.
- Osteopathic roots (first NJ AOA-approved program); mention if you are a DO or value the osteopathic philosophy.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Adriana Ros, D.O.
- Program coordinator
- Maria Pallarino
- Address
- Palisades Medical Center, North Bergen, NJ
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Hackensack Meridian Health Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Hackensack Meridian Health Dermatology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Hackensack Meridian Health Dermatology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Hackensack Meridian Health Dermatology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.