PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program

Psychiatry residency program in Brighton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton.

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About 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

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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
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.