Message from the Chair

Our mission, “Transform health care and be recognized as the leader of positive change,” is not simply a slogan but a deeply held belief by all 642 physicians and 11 divisions in the Department of Medicine. We achieve the mission through a strong commitment to our beliefs- I will do my part to make things better (creative), I will do the right thing (courageous), I am the human experience (compassionate), I embrace teamwork (collaborative), I am part of something bigger (connected).

Jersey Shore University Medical is a major flagship hospital of Hackensack-Meridian Health in the southern region with a robust internal medicine residency and multiple ACGME-accredited fellowship programs. The hospital and its outpatient clinics provide a robust clinical experience to its trainees as well as the medical students from our Hackensack-Meridian School of Medicine. The department has also set a culture of research and scholarly activity. As such, residents and fellows in various divisions in the department are actively engaged in
research at all levels. The Internal Medicine residency program has put a special emphasis on career development, coaching, and resident well-being. The Medical MBA program- a one
year certificate program that is free of charge is one way to enhance our trainee's career. In addition to leadership and organizational behavior, the program provides vital information on financial transactions, accounting, project management, and conflict resolution. The program prepares our residents to successfully manage future challenges and provide innovative solutions to improve the health of our patients.

Patient safety, quality and patient experience are critically important components of healthcare. To that end, our residency program offers our residents the opportunity to directly participate in patient safety and quality, patient experience, and to conduct much-needed research in this area.

These are some of the great many benefits offered by our residency program, department and health system. These are exciting times in the history of Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where medical education, clinical training and leadership are combined to produce the best outcomes for our patients and simultaneously help you achieve your goals.

Arif Asif M.D., MHCM, MBA, MAS, FACP
A-CMO
Chair: Department of Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Telephone: 732-776-4536
Email: arif.asif@hmhn.org