St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, located in Paterson, New Jersey, will have an opening in our program for a PGY-2 or PGY-3 pediatrics categorical resident to join our program effective July 1, 2026. Our hospital is located in a diverse, busy urban environment in Northern New Jersey with a mission to provide equitable care to underserved communities. We are a mid-sized community pediatrics residency program (12 residents per PGY year) that cares for a wide array of pediatric conditions. Our program has all core pediatric subspecialties (and no fellows), so our residents have direct teaching and mentorship from inpatient and outpatient faculty. In addition to providing robust inpatient and outpatient education, our program also stands out in its commitment to advocacy in our community. We are a core clerkship rotation site for 3 medical schools (St. George’s University, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine).
Our hospital is located 15 miles outside of New York City. Northern New Jersey is home to excellent schools and is within a short drive of the Jersey Shore and picturesque lakes and mountains.
Interested applicants may find more information about our program on the our website: https://stjosephshealth.org/education/graduate-medical-education-education/residency-programs/pediatrics-residency/peds-overview/
Feel free to visit our Instagram page at Instagram.com/sjumc_peds_res/
Prerequisites:
Completion of PGY1 year in an ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program by June 30, 2026 (completion of PGY2 year if being considered for PGY3 position)
Application Requirements:
- Cover letter or Personal Statement regarding reasons for applying to St. Joseph’s Pediatrics Residency program, including reason for leaving current program.
- 3 letters of recommendation including from current Program Director.
- CV
- Copy of USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Copy of ECFMG certificate, if applicable
- Most recent semi-annual evaluation and milestones progress report.
- Medical school transcript
- MSPE
- ITE exam results
- We will also consider candidates requiring J-1 Visa sponsorship.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jennifer H. Chuang, MD, MS
Program Director, Pediatrics Residency Program
Section Chief, Adolescent Medicine
chuangj@sjhmc.org
Karen Hilla
Program Coordinator, Pediatrics Residency Program
hillak@sjhmc.org
973-754-2543
