Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School
The Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology residency in Newark, 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
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School's Department of Anesthesiology (Chair Dr. Alex Bekker) trains residents with University Hospital in Newark, a Level One Trauma Center, as the main teaching site, plus other affiliated hospitals including Hackensack University Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Newark Beth Israel. The program lists 52 residents in training, three hours of protected weekly didactics, a simulation program and a wellness curriculum. It reports graduates obtaining competitive fellowships in all subspecialties and ABA certification. Applications come through ERAS only; interviews are virtual.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Emphasise comfort with high-acuity, high-volume care: University Hospital is a Level One Trauma Center and the chiefs cite major trauma, liver/heart/lung/kidney transplant, fast-paced OB and pediatric/infant anesthesia.
- Ask how time is split between University Hospital, Hackensack, Cooperman Barnabas and Newark Beth Israel, which supply cardiac, pediatric, burn and transplant exposure.
- Cite the program's stated fellowship record (competitive fellowships in all subspecialties) and ask where recent graduates matched.
- Show interest in the structured curriculum: three protected didactic hours weekly, simulation, and ABA certification preparation.
- Mention the Wellness Curriculum and ask how it works in practice alongside a 52-resident program.
- Be ready for the stated expectations: Step 3 passed by May 1 of PGY-1, strong Step scores, and US clinical experience (observerships are not a substitute).
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Jean D. Eloy, MD
- Program coordinator
- Suleika Mendez
- Address
- Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Department of Anesthesiology, PO Box 1790, MSB-E547, Newark, NJ 07101-1709
- Phone
- 973-972-0470
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 Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology 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 Rutgers Health/New Jersey Medical School Anesthesiology 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.