INTERNAL MEDICINE

Boston University Medical Center Program

Boston, Massachusetts

ACGME ID1402431164
NRMP Code1257140P0 | 1257140C0 | 1257140M0 | 1257140C1

As New England's largest safety-net hospital, BMC serves a diverse urban population. Our 3+1 block schedule supports strong ambulatory and inpatient t

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

50

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

425

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Year 1 Seats

50

Interviews Last Year

425
43%

Interview Ratio

8.5

% US MD

90.9

% IMG

9.1
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaAccepts
F-1 VisaAccepts
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

Yes

F-1 Visa

Yes

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Interviews Last Year

425

Interview to Seat Ratio

8.5

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
220
Step 2 CK
220

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$81,222
PGY-2
$84,471
PGY-3
$87,850

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

242-271

Silver Signal → Invite

25%

Gold Signal → Invite

34%

No Signal → Invite

0%

US IMG → Invite

1%

Non-US IMG → Invite

2%

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

50

Year 2 Size

46

Year 3 Size

46

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

142

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.8

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

72

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG | H-1B | F-1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

50

Year 2 Program Size

46

Year 3 Program Size

46

% IMG Residents

9.1 %

% US MD Residents

90.9 %

% DO Residents

0 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

142

Total Physician Faculty

250

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.8

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

81222

Year 2 Compensation

84471

Year 3 Compensation

87850

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

20 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

72 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

425

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

1257140P0 | 1257140C0 | 1257140M0 | 1257140C1

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-11-01 to 2026-01-21

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-11-02 to 2027-01-22

Start Dates

June

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Boston University Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

Boston University Medical Center

Primary Institution

Boston University Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boston)

Annual Hospital Admissions

21899

Annual ED Visits

111785

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

On-site child care

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
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