PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program

Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

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About Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3202421403
Program director
Theodore Sectish
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
44
First-year spots
Applicants
1,356
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10.6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital. It offers 44 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,356 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10.6% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
44
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates89%
  • US DO graduates1%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Contact and location

Program director
Theodore Sectish
Program coordinator
Elayne Fournier
Coordinator phone
(617) 355-8241
Program phone
(617) 355-7681
Sponsoring institution
Boston Children's Hospital

Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Department of Medicine HU2 Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center 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 Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 10.6% of residents at Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program offer?

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program offers 44 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 44 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston 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 Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program located?

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program is located at Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue Department of Medicine HU2 Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Boston Children's Hospital.

Who is the program director of Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program?

The program director is Theodore Sectish. The program coordinator, Elayne Fournier, is the usual contact for application questions.

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