Boston Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Based at Boston Children's Hospital with rotations at Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber, and MGH, our program offers exceptional training in genetics and genomics through diverse, complex cases. Trainees gain experience in multidisciplinary clinics, translational research, and advanced genomic medicine, with mentorship from leaders in the field. With multiple specialized tracks, we are one of the largest and most comprehensive genetics training programs in the country.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy Elizabeth Roberts, MD, BA
Boston Children's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Daniela Grunfeld
Boston Children's Hosp
Locations
Boston Children's Hosp
Hunnewell 5th Fl (BCH Mailstop 3056)
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
One Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118-2393
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 8, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
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-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Similar Programs
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