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Tufts Medical Center Program

Rheumatology (IM)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA
3
Positions
$92,627
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1502421005
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
6
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
20.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our primary goal at Tufts is to train fellows to be excellent clinicians equipped for private-practice or the clinical-academic environment. A close working relationships among faculty and fellows creates an atmosphere of mutual respect and close mentorship. We are proud of serving the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston in which Tufts is located and fortunate to benefit from the rich and diverse cultural and academic environment of the city of Boston and its surroundings.

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$92,627
PGY-1
$92,627
PGY-4
$97,671
PGY-5

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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1502421005
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2026 - 7/15/2026
Interview Period:
8/3/2026 - 11/6/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1263150F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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