Boston University Medical Center Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#62
Specialty Rank
$81,222
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#62
Dermatology Ranking
57th Percentile
Top 43% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0802421044
- NRMP Code:
- 1257080A0J1H1B
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The mission of the Department of Dermatology at Boston University is to develop and train academic dermatologists. Through clinical education, research, career-development opportunities, and mentorship we aim to foster well-rounded dermatologists who will become leaders in academia and make significant contributions to our specialty. It is strongly encouraged that applicants complete the supplemental questions, which will be sent to each applicant.
Program Offers & Benefits
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$81,222
PGY-1
$81,222
PGY-2
$84,471
PGY-3
$87,850
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 30.9%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0802421044
- NRMP Code:
- 1257080A0J1H1B
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisa Shen
- Email:
- lisa.shen@bmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 9/24/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- 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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1257080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boston Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boston Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Katie Galek
- Contact Email:
- dermtrng@bu.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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