Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Salem, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program

ACGME code
1402412180
Program director
Rebecca Mazurkiewicz
Location
Salem, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
3,793
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Salem, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,793 applications and invited about 5.1% 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 97% 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 76 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
8
Interview rate
5.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs93%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White44%
  • Asian37%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Rebecca Mazurkiewicz
Program coordinator
Laura Johnson
Coordinator phone
(978) 354-4009
Program phone
(798) 825-6490
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Department of Medicine 81 Highland Avenue Salem, MA 01970 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital 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/Salem Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program?

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program received 3,793 applications and interviewed about 5.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital 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/Salem Hospital 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 Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 81 Highland Avenue Salem, MA 01970. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Salem Hospital Program?

The program director is Rebecca Mazurkiewicz. The program coordinator, Laura Johnson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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