PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

ACGME code
3202431103
Program director
Shaun Fitzgerald
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
1,062
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,062 applications and invited about 30.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% 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.

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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
30.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men29%
  • White64%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Shaun Fitzgerald
Program coordinator
Leslie Breton
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-7782
Program phone
(617) 724-8852
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

175 Cambridge Street, CPZS-5 Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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/Massachusetts General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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 Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offers 14 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program received 1,062 applications and interviewed about 30.1% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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/Massachusetts General Hospital 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 Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is located at 175 Cambridge Street, CPZS-5 Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

The program director is Shaun Fitzgerald. The program coordinator, Leslie Breton, is the usual contact for application questions.

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