Boston University Medical Center Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
#25
Specialty Rank
$78,098
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#25
Family Medicine Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1202421644
- NRMP Code:
- 1257120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 167
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 76%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Together with 4 local community health centers and an excellent VA hospital, BMC offers outstanding clinical training for FM residents. We are committed to providing exceptional care to Boston's most vulnerable populations to address health disparities. Residents have an opportunity to train with our diverse faculty members who are leaders in sports med, global health, MCH, behavioral health, research, geriatrics, addictions, innovative medicine, advocacy and community-orientated primary care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$78,098
PGY-1
$81,222
PGY-2
$84,471
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 32.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,984,205
- 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:
- 1202421644
- NRMP Code:
- 1257120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 167
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Suki Tepperberg
- Email:
- Suki.Tepperberg@bmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/6/2025 - 1/9/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 192
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 12
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1257120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boston Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boston Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Kathryn M Whitley
- Contact Email:
- kathryn.whitley@bmc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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