Tufts Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
87
Positions
#51
Specialty Rank
$81,577
PGY1 Salary
11.9%
IMG %
#51
Internal Medicine Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1402421171
- NRMP Code:
- 1263140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 87
- Interviews:
- 400
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 150
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Tufts offers the complexity of large academic centers-transplants, ECMO, LVADs etc. -in an intimate setting where residents know each other and faculty well. Our unique subspecialty system cohorts patients by diagnosis, deepening learning through focused work with specialists. Located in Boston's Chinatown, we serve a diverse, high-acuity population. We have outstanding fellowship placement and research opportunities. If you thrive in a close-knit, rigorous training environment, consider Tufts.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal 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
- 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
Salary Progression
$81,577
PGY-1
$84,900
PGY-2
$88,358
PGY-3
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
- 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
- 30.8%(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:
- 1402421171
- NRMP Code:
- 1263140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 87
- Interviews:
- 400
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kathleen Mary Finn
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/12/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/7/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 16
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1263140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Tufts Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Tufts Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Anita Yu
- Contact Email:
- ayu@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 29
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:29PGY-2:29PGY-3:29
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 11.9%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 5th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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