Internal Medicine/PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
7002414084
Program director
Elizabeth Petersen
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
292
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 292 applications and invited about 13.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
13.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White39%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American33%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Elizabeth Petersen
Program coordinator
Lauren McIsaac
Coordinator phone
(617) 732-5775
Program phone
(651) 491-7290
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Brigham and Women's Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program received 292 applications and interviewed about 13.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Brigham and Women's Hospital 75 Francis Street Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Elizabeth Petersen. The program coordinator, Lauren McIsaac, is the usual contact for application questions.