St Elizabeth's Medical Center/Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Jamaica Plain, MA(Plain, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$71,748
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9992400199
- NRMP Code:
- 3112999P0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 20/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 16%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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)
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,748
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$69,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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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
- 35.0%(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:
- 9992400199
- NRMP Code:
- 3112999P0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- George P Sorescu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 2/8/2026
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3112999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Joyce E Murray
- Contact Email:
- joyce.e.murray@mass.gov
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 14
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 37.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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