Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center
The Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Transitional Year residency in Brick, 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
Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center ACGME-accredited transitional year in Brick, NJ accepting 12 residents annually, with robust medicine rotations and electives in allergy/immunology, anesthesia, cardiology, critical care, dermatology, radiology, PM&R, psychiatry, radiation oncology and more, plus a mentorship program and wellness focus.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include 4 weeks of vacation, on-site child care, a 403(b), an employee assistance program, on-call living quarters, parking and lab coats.
- ERAS only (program 9993300245); USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 and 2 must be passed to be considered for an interview.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Walter Wynkoop, MD
- Assistant Program Director
- Frederick Acquah, MD
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 Transitional Year residency training
Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year.
A broad clinical year that prepares residents for a specialty that starts in the second year. It is not a complete specialty training program.
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/Ocean University Medical Center Transitional Year 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/Ocean University Medical Center Transitional Year residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Transitional Year residency training typically lasts 1 year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Hackensack Meridian Health/Ocean University Medical Center Transitional Year residency offer?
The directory records 12 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/Ocean University Medical Center Transitional Year 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.