Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Lahey Clinic Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Burlington, Massachusetts, sponsored by Lahey Clinic.

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About Lahey Clinic Program

ACGME code
1402421511
Program director
Robert Faust
Location
Burlington, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
4,131
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
81%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lahey Clinic Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Burlington, Massachusetts, sponsored by Lahey Clinic. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,131 applications and invited about 3.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 81% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
3.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs71%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White24%
  • Asian38%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other21%

Contact and location

Program director
Robert Faust
Program coordinator
Ellen Cummings
Coordinator phone
(781) 744-5700
Sponsoring institution
Lahey Clinic

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Department of Medicine 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805 Open in Google Maps

Lahey Clinic Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lahey Clinic Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Lahey Clinic Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Lahey Clinic Program IMG-friendly?

About 81% of residents at Lahey Clinic Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Lahey Clinic Program offer?

Lahey Clinic Program offers 13 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lahey Clinic Program?

Lahey Clinic Program received 4,131 applications and interviewed about 3.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lahey Clinic Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lahey Clinic 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 Lahey Clinic Program located?

Lahey Clinic Program is located at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Department of Medicine 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805. Its sponsoring institution is Lahey Clinic.

Who is the program director of Lahey Clinic Program?

The program director is Robert Faust. The program coordinator, Ellen Cummings, is the usual contact for application questions.

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