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Tufts Medical Center Program

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

ACGME code
3002421145
Program director
Malak Althgafi
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Tufts Medical Center Program

Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
589
Latest cycle
IMG residents
84%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$81,577
Per year

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.

First-year residents earn $81,577 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. 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

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
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
589
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 graduates8%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

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

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$81,5772010
PGY-21$84,9002010
PGY-33$88,3682010
PGY-44$92,6272010
Hours per week (PGY-1)
40
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
16 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

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.

Do program signals help at Tufts Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program?

First-year residents at Tufts Medical Center Program earn $81,577 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 40 hours a week.

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.

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