SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedParamus, NJ
Size
3 / year · 3 total
Training length
5 yr
Schedule
67 hrs / week
EMR
MEDITECH
Other · VALLEY HOSPITAL
USMLE Step 2 CK242–267
200280
Interview rate by signal
- Signal7.3×22%
- None3%
Interview rate by degree
- US MD12%
- US DO1%
- US IMG1%
- Non-US IMG2%
Applications per year
—
2022
—
2023
—
2024
913
2025
886
2026
Compensation
$74,100 (−4%)
Cost of living
$2,655/mo (+12%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $74,100 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 2 | $77,064 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 3 | $80,146 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 4 | $83,352 | 28 | Negotiable |
| Year 5 | $86,800 | 28 | Negotiable |
Interview Pool Demographics
By degree
- 82%
US MD
- 11%
Non-US IMG
- 4%
US IMG
- 2%
US DO
By signal
- 60%
Did Not Send
- 40%
Sent
Applicants by signal
- 91%
Did Not Send
- 9%
Sent
Geographic preference
- 84%
Aligned
- 11%
No Preference
- 4%
Not Aligned
Home state
- 53%
In-State
- 47%
Out-of-State
Med school state
- 58%
Out-of-State
- 42%
In-State
Exam history
- 98%
Never Failed
- 2%
Ever Failed
Program Details
Schedule
- Avg hours/week (Y1)67
- Max hours on duty (Y1)24
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes2389440C0
- ACGME ID4403500006
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterNo
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeVirtual
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodNov 5, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027