AnesthesiologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston University Medical Center Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0402421062
Program director
Mark Norris
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
869
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
21%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 869 applications and invited about 16.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Anesthesiology interview rate of 16.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 21% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
16.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White27%
  • Asian35%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Norris
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Colston
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-6975
Program phone
(617) 638-6950
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

750 Albany Street Second Floor Boston, MA 02118 Open in Google Maps

Boston University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Boston University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 21% of residents at Boston University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Boston University Medical Center Program offer?

Boston University Medical Center Program offers 12 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 869 applications and interviewed about 16.3% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston University Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Boston University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 750 Albany Street Second Floor Boston, MA 02118. Its sponsoring institution is Boston University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Boston University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Mark Norris. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Colston, is the usual contact for application questions.