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Tufts University at Cambridge Health Alliance Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Malden, MA(Malden, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#107
Specialty Rank
$81,259
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#107
Family Medicine Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202431687
NRMP Code:
1268120C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
196
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
80%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$81,259
PGY-1
$84,512
PGY-2
$87,816
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Malden, MA
Metropolitan Area
Malden, MA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
112(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$602K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
372K
Median Age
37 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.38
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
67°F
Winter
32°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
62%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
12.6
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$81,259
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,553
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1202431687
NRMP Code:
1268120C0STEP
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
120
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Caitlin G D'Agata
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/18/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/3/2026 - 1/8/2027
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:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
196

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1268120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cambridge Health Alliance
Primary Teaching Site:
Cambridge Health Alliance
Contact Person:
Janell Corbett

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
196
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
8.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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