Applicant Information
Applying
Applicants may apply via ERAS.
Interview Day
Interviews are held over zoom. The interview day is split up with applications interviewing in either a morning or afternoon session running from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 1 PM to 4 PM respectively. Each session begins with a 30 minute introduction with the program director, followed by three 30 minute interviews. The session ends with a question and answer session with the current residents. In between the interview sessions applicants are welcomed to attend our resident didactic conferences.
Commonly asked questions
Do you have specific requirements for entering our program? You must pass USMLE Step I and II.
What are the top selection criteria for interviews? Our top three criteria for interviews and ranking are a demonstration of commitment to radiology, academic performance in medical school and USMLE Step II CK score.
Do you accept foreign medical students and what visas do you sponsor? Yes and we sponsor J1 visas.
Does your program have other requirements? Yes - every applicant must complete a transitional year or preliminary year in medicine, surgery, or pediatrics before entering radiology.
What is the distance between sites, and is a car needed? All three sites are within a 10 mile drive from another, and a car is recommended.
Do residents have to work at more than one site during a day/shift? No, residents will work, and generally take call, at the same site for at least one week at a time, and often will stay at the same site for multiple weeks.
How is board study time handled? Residents begin AIRP around February of 3rd year, and receive study time for boards until the CORE exam thereafter in June.
Are there moonlighting opportunities? There is no internal moonlighting per Rutgers policy. Rutgers residents are part of the CIR union and have negotiated for added benefits, such as moonlighting. Discussions are still ongoing, but external moonlighting may become an option for seniors who have passed boards.
What is the meal allowance? Residents receive 25$ towards their meal allowance per call shift.
What is resident wellness like? Resident wellness is a priority. The program supports funded social events, holiday celebrations and biweekly catered conferences with residents and faculty also regularly gathering outside of work, helping to create a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative training environment. Additionally, residents meet with the program director and the chair of radiology once a month casually as a way to discuss any issues or concerns and ideas to improve the working environment.
Further questions may be asked during the interview day Q and A session or be sent to our program coordinator. Applicants may also reach out to the program coordinator to obtain contact information for any current residents as needed.
