The RWJBarnabas Health Facility Graduated 77 Residents and Fellows in 17 Disciplines
Newark, NJ (July 8, 2026) – On June 24, 2026, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center held its 29th annual Resident and Fellow Graduation Ceremony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
“Our residents and fellows are a true reflection of Newark Beth Israel’s commitment to clinical excellence, academic rigor and to the community we are honored to serve,” said Darrell K. Terry, Sr., MHA, MPH, FACHE, FHELA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. “They are well prepared to begin the next step in their medical careers.”
The class of seventy-seven 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, disaster 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.
“Today we celebrate the achievements of our graduating residents and fellows and honor the Newark Beth Israel clinical community that shaped them, said Dr. Christian Engell, Chair of Academic Affairs at Newark Beth Israel. “As you move forward, remember that medicine is more than science, it is service, rooted in connection. Know that you are ready with knowledge gained and cutting-edge training.”
Newark Beth Israel in affiliation with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School offers medical education programs across more than twenty disciplines.
Graduates will continue their medical careers across the country and around the world—including placements in Puerto Rico and Malawi. A total of sixteen graduates will remain within the RWJBarnabas Health system—7 of which will remain at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
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.