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Boston University Medical Center Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#121
Specialty Rank
$81,222
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#121
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002421139
NRMP Code:
1257300C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
30
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Key features at BMC/ BUSM Pathology Residency Program include a structured educational program; internal and external elective rotations; faculty-mentored research; a supportive work environment emphasizing collegiality and diversity; and a strong house officer union. Our program is enhanced by a socially diverse patient population; our institutional mission to provide "Exceptional Care Without Exception"; and a rich departmental history within our specialty.

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

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

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:
3002421139
NRMP Code:
1257300C0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sara Higgins
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 10/7/2026
Interview Period:
10/19/2026 - 12/11/2026
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1257300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Boston Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Boston Medical Center
Contact Person:
Daphney Noel
Contact Email:
daphney.noel@bmc.org

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
88th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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