Frequently Asked Questions

Each resident is given a $350/month meal card allowance with access to our Phoebe’s Cafeteria and Atrium Cafe. 

Additionally, JSUMC offers other benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
• Computer and library access 24/7
• Disability in accordance with the law and Board eligibility requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family leave
• Time to attend educational meetings/conferences
• Life support courses and certification
• Malpractice Insurance
• Parental leave
• Medical leave
• On-call Living Quarters
• Free Parking
• Tax sheltered annuity plan 401K
• Temporary Disability
• White coats
• Wellness Program
• Workers’ Compensation

JSUMC has received many compliments for its dining options offered at Phoebe’s Cafeteria, which is an employee-only cafe. Phoebe’s offers many food options that rotate daily, as well as consistent options such as a sandwich/wraps station, a soup and salad bar, a pizza station and a grill. Atrium Cafe provides additional healthy-eating options of made-to-order salads, sushi, prepared in-house daily, sandwiches, wraps and soups, as well as coffee, beverages and snacks. A cafe can be found in the Amdur pavilion in the hospital, famously known for making Starbucks-sponsored beverages.

JSUMC provides many outlets for residents to receive and provide feedback. During clinical rotations, residents are supervised by attending physicians and direct feedback is provided at the end of each rotation. Residents receive formal feedback in the form of standardized evaluations from attending physicians that encompass various aspects of performance, including professionalism, medical knowledge, clinical communication and teamwork. Monthly, JSUMC offers Feedback Friday which provides an open platform for residents to provide any feedback regarding the overall program to the Department Chair of Surgery faculty. In addition, semi-annual feedback is provided in a one-on-one setting with the Program Director, which summarizes performance and identifies areas for improvement. Lastly, JSUMC supports an open-door policy that encourages residents to seek guidance from attending physicians for support and resources.

Our residents are extremely involved in research with over 41 publications in the year 2024 alone! Our research is primarily clinical with several of our faculty specializing in database analysis and IRB approval. There is a large interest in quality improvement (QI) projects where residents can work directly with hospital administration to improve patient care. Every categorical resident must complete a scholarly activity prior to graduation. Every spring, the Network hosts “Resident/Fellow Research Day” which is open to all residents.

Yes! The Hackensack Network has support services for residents with children including day care.

Every incoming PGY-1 will receive 3 white coats at no cost from the program at the start of their training.

There are 3 PGY-1 Categorical Positions, 1 PGY-1 Preliminary position.