Program Benefits & Highlights

Family Medicine Residency

Program Benefits & Highlights

Mountainside Medical Center's Family Medicine Residency Program offers a dynamic and enriching experience designed to prepare residents for successful careers in Family Medicine.

Key Benefits Include:

  • A rigorous yet supportive academic environment
  • A culturally diverse patient population in close proximity to NYC and the Jersey Shore
  • Strong community engagement and outreach
  • Up to $2,100 annually for CME and Board Review
  • Full access to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Library and other comprehensive learning resources
  • Practice management training covering all aspects of Family Medicine
  • Personalized career guidance and national job placement support
  • A dedicated in-house physician recruiter
  • Opportunities for resident leadership and self-governance
  • A fully integrated EPIC electronic medical records system
  • Engaged and experienced community preceptors

Program Features & Highlights:

  • A cohesive, dedicated faculty with decades of experience in Family Medicine education
  • Forward-thinking training in interdisciplinary care, health systems management, and patient-centered primary care
  • A robust Behavioral Health curriculum fully integrated into daily clinical practice
  • Hands-on experience with alternative payment models, including the Hackensack Meridian Clinically Integrated Network (CIN)
  • Balanced and engaging obstetrics training, complemented by a comprehensive women's health curriculum
  • A welcoming and diverse community of patients, residents, and faculty
  • Part of the Hackensack Meridian Health System, ranked #1 in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report
  • A strong professional track record among graduates, many of whom pursue fellowships, faculty roles, and leadership positions in Family Medicine
  • A core residency within the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, with faculty holding clinical teaching appointments and actively participating in medical school instruction
  • National recognition for Mountainside Medical Center by U.S. News & World Report for high-performing care in heart failure and leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma

Our Excellent Location

Mountainside Medical Center is located in Montclair, NJ, with the Family Medicine Center just 2.5 miles away in Verona.

Montclair is only 12 miles from New York City, offering stunning skyline views and easy access to the city via mass transit or car.

Often described as a "cultural oasis," Montclair is one of NYC's most desirable suburbs, blending suburban charm with vibrant local culture. With a population of around 38,000, Montclair boasts:

  • An art museum and numerous galleries
  • Independent and foreign film screenings alongside mainstream cinema
  • The acclaimed Montclair Film Festival, sponsored in part by Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center
  • Live performances including plays, musicals, and concerts, many hosted by Montclair State University

Montclair appeals to both singles and young families, and many of our residents choose to remain in Northern New Jersey after graduation—a testament to the quality of life and community they find here.