Jefferson Health New Jersey
The Jefferson Health New Jersey Family Medicine residency in Turnersville, 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
Three-year ACGME-accredited family medicine residency of Jefferson Health in New Jersey, based in Turnersville and training across Jefferson Cherry Hill, Stratford and Washington Township hospitals. Described as a new accredited program continuing a 45+ year tradition of training primary care physicians in the system. All years use 4-week blocks; curriculum includes inpatient medicine, night float, ICU, OB, newborn nursery, outpatient women's health, LGBTQ+ clinic, sports medicine, a 4-week health systems/quality improvement rotation and 12 weeks of electives in PGY-2 and PGY-3. Rotation affiliations include Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington. Protected didactics: 4 hours of lectures weekly.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Quality improvement and systems focus: a dedicated 4-week health systems management/QI rotation, Housestaff Safety and Quality Leadership Council and Resident Research Committee; bring QI experience.
- Newly accredited program within the Jefferson system: ask about program-building input, resident leadership roles and how the program is growing.
- Pediatrics exposure through Nemours Children's Hospital and Advocare Merchantville Pediatrics, plus outpatient palliative care and geriatrics sites; ask about site logistics across the three hospitals.
- Curriculum includes an LGBTQ+ clinic, addiction medicine, sports medicine and point-of-care ultrasound/procedure workshops; mention interests in these.
- Wellness structure: 3 wellness days per year, 2 protected hours per rotation, 2 hours monthly wellness, and bi-annual retreats; ask residents how it works in practice.
- Sponsors J1 visas for eligible candidates; research stipend for conferences each PGY year.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Alexander Kowalski, DO
- Program coordinator
- Shauna Goetz
- Address
- Jefferson Health - Turnersville, 188 Fries Mill Road, Suite N-3, Turnersville, NJ 08012
- Phone
- 856-239-0392
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 Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
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 Jefferson Health New Jersey Family Medicine 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 Jefferson Health New Jersey Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Jefferson Health New Jersey Family Medicine 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 Jefferson Health New Jersey Family Medicine 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.