Child NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

Child Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

ACGME code
1852431067
Program director
Shelley Waite
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
159
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 159 applications and invited about 27% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
27%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates70%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Contact and location

Program director
Shelley Waite
Program coordinator
Ginny Tosney-Trask
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-1813
Program phone
(773) 456-0804
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

55 Fruit Street - Wang 705B Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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 Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program received 159 applications and interviewed about 27% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is located at 55 Fruit Street - Wang 705B Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

The program director is Shelley Waite. The program coordinator, Ginny Tosney-Trask, is the usual contact for application questions.

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