Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Salem, MA(Salem, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
$82,516
PGY1 Salary
96.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402412180
- NRMP Code:
- 2395140P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 76
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 16%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program benefits from a diverse economic and social population, including immigrants who bring unique perspectives and rare clinical conditions not commonly encountered by many MDs. This diversity ensures that our residents gain invaluable experience in treating a wide range of medical issues with global representation. We take pride in our state-of-the-art simulation center, which provides cutting-edge train
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$82,516
PGY-1
$86,677
PGY-2
$90,721
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 129(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $678K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 35.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,984,205
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 24.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
84°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
15.3
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402412180
- NRMP Code:
- 2395140P0
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniela Urma
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1284140C0, 1284140P1, 1284140P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Salem Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Salem Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laura Johnson
- Contact Email:
- ljohnson0@mgb.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 96.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 87th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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