Tufts Medical Center Program
About This Program
We offer well-rounded training designed to equip physiatry trainees to enter either academic or clinical practice. Residents have the opportunity to work with board-certified specialty experts in a 1:1 setting across various clinical settings, each of which provides unique educational opportunities. The smaller size allows for each resident to receive the individualized attention they need to grow their skills in the various subspecialties of PM&R.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nadia Zaman, DO
Tufts Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Silen Vo
Tufts Medical Center
Locations
Tufts Medical Center
Dept of PM&R Box 400
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111-1552
1400 Vfw Pkwy
Boston, MA 02132
2 Rehabilitation Way
Woburn, MA 01801-6098
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 5, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental 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 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.