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Tufts Medical Center Program

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

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3002421145
Program director
Malak Althgafi
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
589
Latest cycle
IMG residents
84%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 589 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 84% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White42%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Malak Althgafi
Program coordinator
Madeline Harrison
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-1112
Program phone
(404) 712-4510
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 800 Washington Street, Box 115 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps

Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 84% of residents at Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?

Tufts Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts 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 Tufts 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.

Where is Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 800 Washington Street, Box 115 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Malak Althgafi. The program coordinator, Madeline Harrison, is the usual contact for application questions.