The General Surgery Residency Program at Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center, Toms River, NJ has an ACGME accredited CATEGORICAL training position available at the PGY-4 level beginning July 1, 2026. Please see the specific requirements and instructions for applying below. Please be aware: Rutgers Health/Community Medical Center sponsors J-1 Visas only.

PREREQUISITES (no exceptions)

Successful completion in good standing of THREE (3) years in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency training program (or currently enrolled in a PGY-3 year for the 2025-2026 academic year).

Must have graduated from an accredited medical school or

International Medical Graduates must have a valid ECFMG certificate (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates).

REQUIREMENTS

A complete application must include the following documents (without exception):

        Curriculum Vitae

        Brief Personal Statement

        Medical School Diploma and Transcript

        Dean’s Letter

        USMLE Parts I, II, III scores (must be first pass) or COMLEX I, II-CE, III scores

        ABSITE scores and reports for all years completed

        Three (3) current Letters of Recommendation, including one from the current Program Director, will be required.

        Current year semi-annual Evaluation

        Current ACGME “General Surgery Defined Category and Minimum” and “General Surgery Year 2 Minimum” case log reports

        BLS, ACLS, and ATLS certification (all unexpired)

        FLS and FES Certifications (if applicable)

        Copy of ECFMG (if applicable)

        Copy of current DS2019 for J-1 Visa holders (if applicable)

Qualified applicants must submit the above-requested materials in a SINGLE PDF with contact information

Please name the single PDF as follows: LastName_FirstName-PGY4-2026. Email files to [email protected].

Applications submitted prior  June 15, 2026, will be considered for the first rounds of interviews. However, applications will be accepted and considered on a continuing basis until this position is filled.

ONLY complete applications (containing all documents listed above) will be considered and reviewed. Applications considered competitive for the position will be invited for a virtual interview (possibly in-person as well) with faculty, the program director, associate program director, and residents.