Boston University Medical Center Program
Geriatric Medicine (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA
6
Positions
$91,364
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1512431020
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 21
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.70
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 79.20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The BMC Geriatric Medicine Fellowship offers robust training while serving vulnerable, underserved patients at BMC and the Boston/Bedford VA. Fellows manage longitudinal panels in home care, nursing home, and clinic settings, plus complete high-yield rotations. The curriculum builds skills in clinical care, teaching, leadership, QI, research, wellness, and equity. Expert faculty provide strong mentorship to ensure comprehensive training and career growth.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$91,364
PGY-1
$91,364
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1512431020
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 21
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/21/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1257151F0, 1257151F2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
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, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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