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

Mass General Brigham Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

ACGME code
3002400001
Program director
Maria Martinez-Lage Alvarez
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Mass General Brigham Program

Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
637
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$84,579
Per year

Mass General Brigham Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 637 applications and invited about 16.2% 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 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

First-year residents earn $84,579 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • 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: interviewed33%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Positions offered
22
Positions filled
22
Applications received
637
Interview rate
16.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White60%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Other1%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-118$84,5792012
PGY-221$88,8432012
PGY-318$92,9902012
PGY-48$97,7282012
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
1
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Tracks

Research

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training68%
  • Clinical practice2%
  • Academic medicine14%
  • Other15%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Martinez-Lage Alvarez
Program coordinator
Julie Beckerdite
Coordinator phone
(978) 761-1780
Program phone
(617) 724-3493
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dept of Pathology 75 Francis Street, Cotran 3 Rm 360H Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at Mass General Brigham 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 Mass General Brigham Program offer?

Mass General Brigham Program offers 22 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham Program?

Mass General Brigham Program received 637 applications and interviewed about 16.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham 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 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 Mass General Brigham Program?

Applicants who sent Mass General Brigham Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 9%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Mass General Brigham Program?

First-year residents at Mass General Brigham Program earn $84,579 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Mass General Brigham Program located?

Mass General Brigham Program is located at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dept of Pathology 75 Francis Street, Cotran 3 Rm 360H Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham Program?

The program director is Maria Martinez-Lage Alvarez. The program coordinator, Julie Beckerdite, is the usual contact for application questions.

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