Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Tufts Medical Center Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center.

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
3402421023
Program director
Nadia Zaman
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
377
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
22.2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 377 applications and invited about 21% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, which interview about 16.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 22.2% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
21%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs22%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Nadia Zaman
Program coordinator
Silen Vo
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-8706
Program phone
(617) 636-5631
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street, Box 400 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 22.2% of residents at Tufts Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% 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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?

Tufts Medical Center Program received 377 applications and interviewed about 21% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at 800 Washington Street, Box 400 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Nadia Zaman. The program coordinator, Silen Vo, is the usual contact for application questions.