Boston University Medical Center Program

Boston, MALast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
40%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required (48 wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$91k-$95k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4
$91,364
PGY-5
$95,018

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days15