Hackensack Meridian Health Program
About This Program
Our focus is on excellence in training, research, patient experience and quality outcomes, for not only standard surgical conditions, but also, the most advanced surgical problems. We aspire to be leaders of change in our discipline. We believe that we are creative in our solution to make things better for our residents, faculty/staff, and most importantly, our patients. We are courageous and do our best to do the right thing at the right time for the right reason. We are compassionate.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Glenn S Parker, MD
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Judith M Willoughby, BS
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Jersey Shore Univ Med Ctr
Ackerman 4 West
1945 State Route 33
Neptune, NJ 07753-4859
30 Prospect Ave
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 17, 2025 - Feb 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Feb 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.