Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Brighton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton.
See how you matchAbout Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program
- ACGME code
- 4002421092
- Program director
- Jason Strauss
- Location
- Brighton, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 861
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Brighton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 861 applications and invited about 9.1% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry 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
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.
You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.
Is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program a good fit for you?
Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.
Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 9.1%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates52%
- US DO graduates14%
- US IMGs5%
- Non-US IMGs29%
Demographics
- Women57%
- Men43%
- White38%
- Asian48%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jason Strauss
- Program coordinator
- Margaret Furness
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 789-2404
- Program phone
- (617) 789-2187
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Boston Medical Center-Brighton
736 Cambridge Street MOB Level 4 Brighton, MA 02135 Open in Google Maps
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program: frequently asked questions
Does Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program IMG-friendly?
About 34% of residents at Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program offer?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program received 861 applications and interviewed about 9.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston Medical Center-Brighton 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 Medical Center-Brighton Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program located?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program is located at 736 Cambridge Street MOB Level 4 Brighton, MA 02135. Its sponsoring institution is Boston Medical Center-Brighton.
Who is the program director of Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program?
The program director is Jason Strauss. The program coordinator, Margaret Furness, is the usual contact for application questions.