Boston University Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.
See how you matchAbout Boston University Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1202421644
- Program director
- Sara Tepperberg
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.