Boston University Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program provides a broad surgical experience for its trainees in a supportive teaching environment. In all of the training venues the resident ophthalmologist plays an active and direct role in the care of patients with diverse diseases.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nicole Hauptman Siegel, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Valerie K Worrell
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
8th Fl
85 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5737
1400 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA 02132
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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(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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through 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.