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Boston University Medical Center Program

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

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1202421644
Program director
Sara Tepperberg
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
608
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 608 applications and invited about 34.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed43%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed28%
Positions offered
12
Interview rate
34.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White61%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Sara Tepperberg
Program coordinator
Kathryn Whitley
Coordinator phone
(617) 414-6239
Program phone
(617) 414-4465
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

Dowling 5 South 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 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?

Boston University Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 608 applications and interviewed about 34.2% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at Boston University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Boston University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 31%.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at Dowling 5 South 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 Sara Tepperberg. The program coordinator, Kathryn Whitley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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