Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center
The Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Neurology residency in Hackensack, 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
Four-year ACGME-accredited Hackensack University Medical Center adult neurology residency with three categorical positions per year, starting with an inaugural class in July 2026. PGY-1 combines internal medicine, ICU, ER and neurology, followed by inpatient, neuro-ICU, pediatric consult and at least six months of ambulatory neurology with a continuity clinic in Paramus.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A June Neurology Foundations boot camp opens the program, with graded EMG/NCS, EEG and chemodenervation exposure, journal clubs, board review and monthly neurology grand rounds with national speakers.
- Each resident is assigned a faculty coach from PGY-1 with quarterly meetings, and residents are supported to attend one national conference.
- Benefits include 20 days PTO, 6 holidays and 5 wellness days; only J1 visas are sponsored, the program wants graduation within 3 years and US clinical experience within 6 months, and observerships are not sponsored.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $76,037.52 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $79,086.80 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $83,534.88 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $88,414.56 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $90,761.84 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $93,101.84 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Tammy Danise
- Associate Program Director
- Jonathan B. Tiu, MD
- Vice Chair for Education, signer of the program directors' welcome
- Jafar Kafaie, MD, PhD
- Phone
- 551-335-4991
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 Neurology residency training
Neurology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Many neurology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year; some programs include it. Ask which applies.
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/Hackensack University Medical Center Neurology 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/Hackensack University Medical Center Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Neurology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.