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Boston University Medical Center Program

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

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
0802421044
Program director
Lisa Shen
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
428
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a not Available Dermatology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 428 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Dermatology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed70%
  • Silver signal: interviewed8%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed3%
Interview rate
11.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women87%
  • Men13%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Shen
Program coordinator
Katie Galek
Coordinator phone
(617) 358-9728
Program phone
(414) 704-1414
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

Department of Dermatology 609 Albany Street 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 7% of residents at Boston University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 428 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at Boston University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Boston University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 70% of the time, silver signals about 8%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at Department of Dermatology 609 Albany Street 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 Lisa Shen. The program coordinator, Katie Galek, is the usual contact for application questions.

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