Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
1102421150
Program director
Laura Welsh
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates98%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White57%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Laura Welsh
Program coordinator
Cheryl Gallagher
Coordinator phone
(617) 732-4892
Program phone
(508) 277-0827
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 55 Fruit Street - 5 Emerson Place Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 2% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine 55 Fruit Street - 5 Emerson Place Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Laura Welsh. The program coordinator, Cheryl Gallagher, is the usual contact for application questions.