Boston University Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
35
Positions
#35
Specialty Rank
$81,222
PGY1 Salary
5.0%
IMG %
#35
Surgery Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402421131
- NRMP Code:
- 1257440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 40
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 32.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
BMC is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed academic medical center. It is the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. BMC emphasizes community-based care, with a mission to provide consistently accessible health services to all. It is the largest safety-net hospital in New England, as well as the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Housing stipend
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$81,222
PGY-1
$84,471
PGY-2
$87,850
PGY-3
$91,364
PGY-4
$95,018
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 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:
- 4402421131
- NRMP Code:
- 1257440P0
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Email:
- donald.hess@bmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 15
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1257440P0, 1257440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boston Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boston Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lana Ketlere
- Contact Email:
- lana.ketlere@bmc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6PGY-5:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 14
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 5.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.5%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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