Anesthesiology Residency
Welcome Message from the Program Director
Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, a proud part of one of the nation’s leading healthcare networks, Hackensack Meridian Health. Thank you for your interest in our Anesthesiology Residency Program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where we perform over 37,000 anesthetics each year, including over 4,500 obstetric deliveries. All anesthetics are either personally administered or medically directed by our 40 board-certified or board-eligible staff anesthesiologists, many of whom have completed subspecialty fellowship training across all areas of our specialty. Our Department and Program are deeply committed to your comprehensive education as a physician, with a strong emphasis on patient care and safety. We will prepare you to exceed the expectations as set forth by the American Board of Anesthesiology and establish you as a leader in Anesthesiology and healthcare. We are delighted and honored that you are considering continuing your education and training with us!
Please take the time to explore our website, review our program, and visit again for new updates. We hope you find all of the information you need and invite you to contact the department by email at JSUMCAnesthesiologyResidency@hmhn.org.
Warm Regards,
Raymond J. Malapero, M.D., MPH, FASA
Program Director, Vice Chair, Director of Research
Department of Anesthesiology
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune, NJ 07753
Overview
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive health network, is proud to announce that Jersey Shore University Medical Center at Hackensack Meridian Health in Neptune, NJ, is nationally ranked in 5 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and fourteen procedures and conditions. Jersey Shore University Medical Center is also a Level I Adult Trauma Center and the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in NJ.
Jersey Shore University Medical Center is ranked #5 in New Jersey by U.S. News and World Report and has been in the top 10 for over a decade. The hospital received national recognition in its Orthopedics and Pulmonary and Lung Surgery programs. It is also home to K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, the state's #1 children’s hospital.
Additionally, JSUMC is ranked in the top 5% of the nation for consistently delivering high-quality clinical care over the past three years. It is also ranked top in the nation for patient safety excellence by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications by America’s 250 Best Hospital Awards (2024, 2025, 2026). JSUMC has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals (2025, 2026), including America’s 50 Best Hospitals For Cardiac Surgery (2024, 2025, 2026). JSUMC has received 6 consecutive Magnet Designations.
Mission Statement
We strive to develop proficient, compassionate, and innovative anesthesiologists who are dedicated to excellence in patient care and safety, education, scholarly activity, and community service by establishing a nurturing and inclusive environment that promotes the growth of our residents in all aspects of their professional path. Our guiding principles include:
- Clinical Excellence
- Research and Innovation
- Lifelong Learning
- Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Advocacy
It is through these values that we will authenticate physicians who are leaders in Anesthesiology and healthcare by demonstrating the highest professional standards of clinical care, education, and innovation with compassion and dedication to our patients and their community, our specialty, and our profession.