Boston University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Fellows are part of a multidisciplinary team caring for both inpatients and out patients with a wide variety of rheumatic & musculoskeletal diseases and illnesses with rheumatologic or musculoskeletal manifestations. Fellows are given the opportunity to assume responsibility for and follow patients throughout the training period. Specialized outpatient training is available in scleroderma, musculoskeletal ultrasound, lupus, dermatology/rheumatology clinic, sarcoidosis, and pedi rheumatology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Eugene Yevgeni Kissin, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Alice Anderson
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Arthritis Ctr E-533
72 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
1400 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA 02132
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 13, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 20, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 12, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 19, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.