Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center
The Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Hackensack, NJ is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Hackensack University Medical Center three-year (36-month) cardiovascular disease fellowship with three positions per year and a half-day weekly clinic throughout. Rotations include echo, cath, cardiac CT/MRI, nuclear, CVICU, consults, EP, lipidology and electives (advanced imaging, advanced HF, CHIP PCI, structural, cardio-oncology). Call is from home (weeknight weekly, weekend monthly); conferences include Monday/Wednesday/Friday MDT, echo, ECG, cath films, journal club and board review, with a new fellows bootcamp.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Benefits include a 350 dollar monthly meal stipend, 20 PTO days and 5 wellness days; funding is generally available for one national conference a year, and ERAS applications need three letters including one from the IM program director.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $90,355.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $93,163.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $95,971.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $98,779.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sameer M. Jamal, MD, FHRS
- Associate Program Director
- Baback Adibi, MD
- Phone
- 551-996-4135
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at a glance
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center lists its Cardiovascular Disease fellowship in Hackensack, New Jersey. The directory holds 13 Cardiovascular Disease fellowship programs in New Jersey, 1 of them in Hackensack and 288 across 48 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 13 Cardiovascular Disease fellowship programs in New Jersey use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 284 Cardiovascular Disease fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center has 14 other programs listed in Hackensack: Anesthesiology, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine), Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine), Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine), and 8 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack
- Anesthesiology residency
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Neurology residency
Other New Jersey cities with a listed Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship: Atlantic City, Browns Mills, Camden, Morristown, Mullica Hill, Neptune, Newark, New Brunswick.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Cardiovascular Disease fellowship training
Cardiovascular Disease is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in cardiovascular disease typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
The directory places it in Hackensack, New Jersey.
How many Cardiovascular Disease fellowship programs are there in New Jersey?
This directory lists 13 in New Jersey and 288 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Hackensack Meridian Health/Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiovascular Disease fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.