Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
3002431419
Program director
Cynthia Hayne
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
591
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
35%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 591 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 35% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Positions filled
9
Applications received
591
Interview rate
16.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White38%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American25%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Cynthia Hayne
Program coordinator
Arlene Lemmo
Coordinator phone
(617) 667-5759
Program phone
(617) 667-4344
Sponsoring institution
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Department of Pathology 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215 Open in Google Maps

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 35% of residents at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offers 9 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program received 591 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

Applicants who sent Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Department of Pathology 330 Brookline Avenue Boston, MA 02215. Its sponsoring institution is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Cynthia Hayne. The program coordinator, Arlene Lemmo, is the usual contact for application questions.

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