Newark, NJ (July 17, 2025) – On June 25, 2025 Newark Beth Israel Medical Center held its 28th annual Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). It was the first time that the ceremony was held outside of hospital and the ceremony was a true reflection of the nationally recognized medical education programs at Newark Beth Israel.
“Our residents and fellows are a true reflection of Newark Beth Israel’s commitment to clinical excellence, academic rigor and community-focused care, said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, President & CEO, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. “They are well prepared to begin the next leg of their journey in healthcare and we are proud to partner with NJPAC to celebrate their success.”
The class of 76 residents and fellows have trained in a wide array of disciplines including: advanced heart failure, transplant and interventional cardiology, minimally invasive cardiothoracic and bariatric surgery, pediatric emergency medicine, clinical pharmacy, and more. In addition to the hospital-based education, residents and fellows dedicate time to participate in hospital-supported community health initiatives, health screening and education events.
“We are proud to honor our graduates who represent the future of healthcare,” said Dr. Christian Engell, Chair of Academic Affairs at Newark Beth Israel. “Through rigorous clinical education and meaningful community engagement and research experiences, they are ready to enter their respective fields with cutting-edge training.”
Newark Beth Israel in affiliation with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School offers medical education programs across more than 20 disciplines.
Graduates will continue their medical careers across the country and around the world—including placements in Hawaii and Puerto Rico. A total of 17 graduates will remain within the RWJBarnabas Health system—10 at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and 7 at other RWJBH facilities.
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility,is a 665-bed regional care teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care. Newark Beth Israel is a Top Teaching Hospital and home to one of the nation’s top 15 heart transplant centers, which has performed more than 1,200 heart transplants; RWJBarnabas Health’s Heart Failure Treatment and Transplant Program; New Jersey’s only Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and a Valve Center that performs complex cardiac valve procedures, including minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVRs). Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is also home to Children’s Hospital of New Jersey (CHoNJ), caring for children from birth through adolescence, with more than 30 specialized pediatric services including New Jersey’s largest Valerie Fund Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; and the Children’s Heart Center that offers a complete range of medical and surgical treatments for the most complex cardiac abnormalities. Children’s Hospital of New Jersey also includes a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Level IV Regional Perinatal Center that offers Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy; and the highest level of intensive care for both mothers and newborns. The Newark Beth Israel robotic surgery program is the most experienced in northern New Jersey. RWJBarnabas Health and The Frederick B. Cohen, MD, Comprehensive Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Breast Health Center, in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute – the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center – brings a world class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials. Newark Beth Israel also offers many preventive health programs that promote wellness in the community, including The Beth Greenhouse, which provides access to fresh produce and health and wellness education to residents.
To learn more visit rwjbh.org/NewarkBeth