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Boston University Medical Center Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#80
Specialty Rank
$81,222
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#80
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2202421124
NRMP Code:
1257220C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Michelle Javier Sia
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
37
Non-Physician Staff:
36
0
Female Faculty:
91.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Please see our website for additional information - https://www.bumc.bu.edu/obgyn/obgyn-residency/residency-program/

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

6 weeks

Salary Progression

$81,222
PGY-1
$84,471
PGY-2
$87,850
PGY-3
$91,364
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
0

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
30.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
454K
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

Nominal Salary
$81,222
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,354
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2202421124
NRMP Code:
1257220C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michelle Javier Sia
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
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:
210
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 26

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1257220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Boston Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Boston Medical Center
Contact Person:
Keila Cooper
Contact Email:
keila.cooper@bmc.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
H1B, J1
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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