Boston University Medical Center Program
Boston, MALast Updated: 3/16/2026
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
7 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 30, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Pria Anand, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Ljiljana Popovic, BA
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Survey Received: 6/25/2025
Program ID: 1802421145
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology 1st Fl
85 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118-2394
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boston)
1400 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA 02132
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
150 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
21.5:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1257180C0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
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Must Have Passed Step 2
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IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
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Must Have Passed Step 2
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DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
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Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
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Must Have Passed Step 1
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Must Have Passed Step 2
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Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
Yes, Minimum 1, Maximum 2
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
2.4:1
Program Faculty
78
Female Faculty
37.3%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (70)
Non-Physicians (8)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - N/A
0
Year 2 - N/A
0
Year 3 - N/A
1
Year 4 - N/A
1
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Yes
Program Size
28
Current Residents
PGY-1s7
PGY-2s7
PGY-3s7
PGY-4s7
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
NOV30
Application Due
Nov 30, 2025
OCT10
Interview Period Starts
Oct 10, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
NOV30
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
OCT15
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
10
Hospital Outpatient
24%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
5%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Benefits
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Hospitalist track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Women's health track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Rural track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
$81k-$91k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$81,222
PGY-2
$84,471
PGY-3
$87,850
PGY-4
$91,364
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
Maximum # of paid days
15 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
5 days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Boston, MA
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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