Application Information

Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School!

Our Residency Program provides a challenging educational environment that guides and cultivates the varying interests of our residents. For internists entering today’s rapidly changing practice environment, the program has set forth a rigorous curriculum that addresses the Art, Science, and Business of Medicine. It is expected that all residents master the cognitive, procedural and communication skills which remain central to the successful practice of internal medicine. Residents who choose to pursue subspecialty training are strongly encouraged to do so with faculty guidance at each step.

We will offer 24 categorical positions through the 2025 NRMP match.

  • Categorical – 2918140C0

All applicants must apply through ERAS. Our application deadline date is December 30th.

While we will preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, depending on the number of signals, we will consider applicants who did not signal us.

  • Must have graduated medical school on or after 2020
  • Dean’s letter (MSPE)
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Department of Medicine summary letter
    • Letter of Recommendation from an Internal Medicine faculty (3rd year clerkship or 4th year sub-internship)
    • Letter or Recommendation from Internal Medicine faculty or other clerkship faculty
  • Additional letters may be submitted.
  • Department of Medicine letter is required.
  • Passed USMLE exams on first attempt, step 2 score required for final ranking.
  • Review of GME related correspondance 

Interviews are conducted for selected applicants between October and January each year. The interview day will be conducted virtually.   If you are invited to interview with us, you will have the opportunity to learn about our culture and our expectations in the context of a robust clinical learning environment with opportunities for research and career development.

  • Meet with members of the residency leadership
  • Meet our interns and residents
  • Be interviewed by a faculty member
  • Virtual tour of our facilities

Effective 7/1/2025

  • PGY 1 $73,133
  • PGY 2 $76,045
  • PGY 3 $80,322

  • Book Allowance – $1,300.00 annually
  • Professional liability coverage for all activities that are approved components of the residency program
  • Life insurance coverage equal to 3 times annual salary
  • Housestaff and immediate family members are provided with health insurance effective the first day of the month following two months of employment (60 days).  Health care contributions are a percentage of premium based on the housestaff salary, plan and level of coverage.
  • Dental Insurance is available – contributions are based on housestaff salary, plan and level of coverage.
  • Prescription drug plan is available
  • White coats and laundry services
  • Vacation: 4 weeks per contract year
  • Sick time: 12 days per contract year
  • Eight holidays
  • Four Personal days (or FH)
  • Union – Committee of Interns and Residents Union (CIR) membership optional
  • Parking is available at all training sites
  • The Employee Assistance Program is a free, confidential resource available through University’s Behavioral Health Care program.

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The Internal Medicine Residency Program does not sponsor/offer observerships.