New Jersey Clinical Consortium Rotations, LLC

2 University Plaza Drive, Suite 500
Hackensack, NJ  07601
Core Site assignments are for year three only. Clerkship placement during year four is based solely on the site’s availability and approval. Students must follow the scheduling protocols outlined by the location and the Clinical Education Guidelines.

Our NJ/NY clinical campus is a large consortium of multiple hospitals and office facilities for third-year and fourth-year medical students. It offers a dynamic and immersive learning environment as students rotate through various hospitals and clinics. This campus is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world medical practice, providing hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings. Students have the opportunity to work alongside experienced healthcare professionals, engage with patients, and participate in multidisciplinary teams. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, patient care, and professional development, ensuring that students build the necessary skills and knowledge for their future medical careers. Supportive faculty and mentors guide students throughout their rotations, fostering a collaborative and enriching educational experience.

School Affiliations

  • KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hospital Statistics

Hospital Name Total Beds Admissions ER Visits Outpatient Visits Births

Surgeries

Trauma Center

DOs on Staff

MDs on Staff
Montifiore Nyack Hospital 391 10.323 38,648 102,392 1,327 11,400 Level 3 78 232
Hoboken University Medical Center 348 8,126 55,384 112,831 838 3,559 N/A 81 102
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center 231 9,864 11,792 87,540 256 2,491 N/A 46 82
Englewood Hospital Medical Center 306 41,345 48,240 272,493 5,220 12,334 Level 2 53 248
Bayonne Medical Center 211 6,321 42,733 73,435 0 5,464 N/A 57 93

Third-Year Clerkships

  • Family Medicine (4 weeks)
  • Internal Medicine (8 weeks)
  • Ob/Gyn (4 weeks)
  • Pediatrics (4 weeks)
  • Psychiatry (4 weeks)
  • Surgery (8 weeks)

This site schedules clinical experiences in 4-week increments.

Third-Year Selectives

  • These are clinical experiences completed in addition to the third-year core clerkships.  The student may have some ability to choose from a list of available selective clerkships.  The Core Site determines the selective clerkships available based on the resources at the Core Site.  If applicable, selective opportunities will be communicated to students at the core site’s discretion after the match.

  • Selective clerkship opportunities are not available away from the Core Site during the third year.  Exceptions to this policy may occur for students officially enrolled in the Military and Global Health Tracks.

Residency Information

Resources & Benefits

  • Facility Resources: Students have access to: Medical Library, Internet, Lounge
  • Visiting Student Housing: Medical student housing locally, site can also help students find housing nearby.
  • Being in New Jersey close to New York City offers several benefits:
    • Cultural Experiences: Residents can easily enjoy the vibrant arts scene, world-class museums, theaters, and diverse dining options that NYC offers.
    • Transportation: Efficient public transportation options, such as trains and buses, make commuting to the city convenient.
    • Networking: Living near NYC allows for greater networking opportunities, essential for career growth and professional development in residency or as a physician.
    • Urban Amenities: can enjoy the amenities of city life while benefiting from the relatively quieter and more suburban lifestyle of New Jersey.
    • Education: Access to prestigious educational institutions and medical facilities in both NJ and NYC enhances educational opportunities. 
    • Overall, the combination of urban and suburban benefits makes this area highly desirable.

Duties & Opportunities

  • Student Duties: Students are required to participate in daily patient rounds
  • Didactic Opportunities: Students are required to participate in weekly didactics

Unique Site Characteristics

  • Background check and drug screen required annually
  • BLS and ACLS certifications must be current
  • Physical Exam required annually
  • Global Track and Military Track students must communicate third-year clerkship obligations to site as soon as the Clerkship Match Process is finalized
  • TB screening required annually (only two-step skin test or blood test accepted)
  • Weekly COMLEX/STEP2 and shelf exam prep built in
Once the Clerkship Site Match is finalized for your class, KCU Clinical Education will notify students when contacting clerkship sites directly is permitted.  

Contact Information

Additions or changes to this site's information may occur at any time - information last updated 2024-12-06
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