Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional

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Program Director

Ashok Mandala, MD, MPH, MBA

Associate Program Director

Samana Shaikh, MD

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Welcome to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional

July 2027
Inaugural class
10
Residents per year
3
Training years

Located in beautiful Cape May County, New Jersey, our community-based residency program serves a diverse population in the southernmost region of the state. As a healthcare hub for a historically underserved area, we are dedicated to improving access to high-quality care while providing exceptional training for the next generation of physicians.

As part of the Cooper University Health Care system, our residents benefit from the strengths of both a community hospital and a large academic health system. Through our integration with Cooper's tertiary care center and medical school in Camden, New Jersey, we offer a broad and comprehensive clinical experience that reflects our commitment to serving, healing, and educating.

Our program is grounded in the principles of health equity, high-value care, and patient-centered medicine. We strive to meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care and fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships. Through cultural humility, collaborative practice, and clinical excellence, we aim to enhance patient outcomes, improve population health, promote responsible stewardship of healthcare resources, and support provider well-being.

The program is approved to train 10 residents per year, welcoming its inaugural class in July 2027. As the residency matures and all three training years are represented, the program will grow to a full complement of 30 residents, creating a vibrant learning community that promotes collaboration, mentorship, and professional development.

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where residents can thrive both professionally and personally. Our trainees will develop clinical expertise, engage in scholarly inquiry, demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, and embrace lifelong learning and continuous improvement.

Our mission is to train compassionate, curious, and highly competent internists who are prepared to lead, innovate, and serve their communities. We are proud to support our residents in achieving meaningful and impactful careers in medicine while upholding our shared commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and service.

We invite you to join us as we build a new tradition of excellence in internal medicine training at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.