Tufts Medical Center Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#57
Specialty Rank
$81,577
PGY1 Salary
90.0%
IMG %
#57
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002421145
NRMP Code:
1263300C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
55

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
84.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our 4 year AP/CP residency program provides a balanced education in anatomic and clinical pathology and generates graduates of the highest quality. Our graduates have a high Board pass rate and obtain outstanding fellowships in their subspecialty of interest. Our caseload provides broad in-depth training and exposure to a wide spectrum of adult and pediatric pathology. Most importantly, residents work one-on-one with attending physicians on a daily basis; our faculty love to teach!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Housing stipend

Educational Opportunities

  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$81,577
PGY-1
$84,900
PGY-2
$88,368
PGY-3
$92,627
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
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

City & State
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
6,984,205

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

Nominal Salary
$81,577
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,692
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002421145
NRMP Code:
1263300C0
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
55
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Daniel Rust
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

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:
1263300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Tufts Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Tufts Medical Center
Contact Person:
Madeline Harrison

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
72

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
90.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
73rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations