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Boston Children’s Hospital Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$92,693
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202421061
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
21

Contact Information

Craig Daniel Platt
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
4.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
27
0
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
52.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend

Educational Opportunities

  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

104 weeks

Salary Progression

$92,693
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$92,693
PGY-4
$99,134
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$590K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
27.1%

Demographics & Community

Population
454K
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$92,693
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,279
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0202421061
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
21
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Craig Daniel Platt
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 5

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1259020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Boston Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Boston Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Craig D Platt

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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