Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

Boston, MALast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

The BIDMC/BCH sleep medicine fellowship is a highly regarded, ACGME-accredited multidisciplinary program that draws from Neurology and Pulmonary Medicine at BIDMC, Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), and Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). We provide comprehensive training for the whole spectrum (across age and co-morbid diseases) of sleep disorders. We offer both an adult and a pediatric training track.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

4 Positions

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Avg Work Hours

55 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$89k-$101k

15 Vacation Days
negotiable sick days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Jacqueline Chang, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

[email protected]
(617) 667-5864

Primary Program Contact

Morea Dang
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr

[email protected]
(617) 667-4195
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 5202414054

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
KS-B23
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA 02215

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215-5400

Participant Locations

Boston Children's Hospital

300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5737

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

26 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

6.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1256520F0, 1256520F1

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

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

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

3.2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

53.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (13)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

55 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Other for 1 week(s)

NGO

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

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s4

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT22

Application Due

Oct 22, 2025

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT21

Application Due

Oct 21, 2026

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

98%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Moving allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$89k-$101k

PGY-4 through PGY-7

PGY-4

$88,717

PGY-5

$93,228

PGY-6

$95,310

PGY-7

$101,210

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick DaysNGO

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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