Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Boston University Medical Center Program

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

ACGME code
3002421139
Program director
Yiqin Xiong
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Boston University Medical Center Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
607
Latest cycle
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$84,471
Per year

Boston University Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 607 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $84,471 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 30 vacation days. 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
607
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs60%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American50%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other10%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14$84,4713015
PGY-23$87,8503015
PGY-32$91,3643015
PGY-42$95,0183015
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
10
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Yiqin Xiong
Program coordinator
Daphney Noel
Coordinator phone
(617) 414-5314
Program phone
(617) 414-3725
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

670 Albany Street, 3rd Floor 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 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 80% of residents at Boston University Medical Center 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 visas.

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

Boston University Medical Center Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Boston University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Boston University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Boston University Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Boston University Medical Center Program earn $84,471 a year and receive 30 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 670 Albany Street, 3rd Floor 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 Yiqin Xiong. The program coordinator, Daphney Noel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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