Transitional Year Residency Program at Ocean University Medical Center

At Ocean University Medical Center, we are committed to making your education, training, and wellness our top priorities. Our ACGME-accredited Transitional Year Residency is uniquely designed to provide you with the skills and experiences needed to excel in your future career.

You will gain a strong foundation through robust medicine rotations while also having the flexibility to explore a wide variety of electives tailored to your interests. We take great pride in our mentorship program and in fostering a culture that prioritizes resident wellness and professional growth.

Our location offers the best of both worlds—close proximity to the shore, boardwalk, and outdoor activities that support a healthy work-life balance, as well as easy access to major cities and airports that make our program especially well-situated.

Most importantly, our faculty is dedicated to teaching, guiding, and mentoring you every step of the way. We are committed to ensuring that you graduate with the confidence and competence needed to thrive in your chosen specialty.

This year is more than a bridge to your future specialty—it’s a chance to grow, discover your strengths, and build lifelong connections. We can’t wait to see all that you will accomplish and to support you every step of the way.

We are excited to welcome you to the Ocean University Transitional Year family and look forward to sharing this journey with you!

Hannah Abumusa, MD MSEd
Program Director, Transitional Year Residency
Ocean University Medical Center, OUMC
Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine & Women's Health
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine