Boston University Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our mission is to prepare physician leaders for careers in Addiction Medicine who will improve the health and wellness of people who use substances through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and public health. The program is invested in BMC's commitment to provide 'exceptional care without exception,' which includes intentionally addressing the health and wellness inequities faced by people.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Alyssa Francine Peterkin, MD
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Linda A Neville, BS
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Locations
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Crosstown 2
801 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA 02118
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
780 Albany St
Boston, MA 02118
55 Dimock St
Boston, MA 02119
170 Morton St
Boston, MA 02130
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
Data not provided by program
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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 14, 2026 - Oct 16, 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
- 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.