Boston University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The BMC Geriatric Medicine Fellowship offers robust training while serving vulnerable, underserved patients at BMC and the Boston/Bedford VA. Fellows manage longitudinal panels in home care, nursing home, and clinic settings, plus complete high-yield rotations. The curriculum builds skills in clinical care, teaching, leadership, QI, research, wellness, and equity. Expert faculty provide strong mentorship to ensure comprehensive training and career growth.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Ryan Zitnay Chippendale, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Tran, MPH
Boston Med Ctr
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Robinson Bldg Rm 2700
72 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
200 Springs Rd
Bedford, MA 01730
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
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 29, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Oct 30, 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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
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.