Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
9
Positions
$84,739
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1302421024
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 6
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 9
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 46
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 62.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Based at Boston Children's Hospital with rotations at Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber, and MGH, our program offers exceptional training in genetics and genomics through diverse, complex cases. Trainees gain experience in multidisciplinary clinics, translational research, and advanced genomic medicine, with mentorship from leaders in the field. With multiple specialized tracks, we are one of the largest and most comprehensive genetics training programs in the country.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
72 weeks
Salary Progression
$84,739
PGY-1
$84,739
PGY-2
$88,309
PGY-3
$92,694
PGY-4
$99,135
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 29.6%
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:
- 1302421024
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 6
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mira B Irons
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/10/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1259130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Daniela Grunfeld
- Contact Email:
- hmsgeneticstraining@childrens.harvard.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- 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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