Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston University Medical Center Program

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

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402431164
Program director
Susan Budnick
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
41
First-year spots
Applicants
2,652
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 41 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,652 applications and invited about 16% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
41
Interview rate
16%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men36%
  • White48%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Susan Budnick
Program coordinator
Colleen Grenier
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-8052
Program phone
(617) 638-6500
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

Internal Medicine Residency Program 72 E Concord Street, Evans 124 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 9% of residents at Boston University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Boston University Medical Center Program offers 41 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 41 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 2,652 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at Internal Medicine Residency Program 72 E Concord Street, Evans 124 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 Susan Budnick. The program coordinator, Colleen Grenier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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