PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program

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

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program

ACGME code
4002421288
Program director
Isabel Lagomasino
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,053
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,053 applications and invited about 9.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
9.9%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White61%
  • Asian16%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Isabel Lagomasino
Program coordinator
Gabriela Chavez
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-9550
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

15 Parkman Street, Wang 812 Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 8% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program offers 18 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program received 1,053 applications and interviewed about 9.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital Program is located at 15 Parkman Street, Wang 812 Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

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

The program director is Isabel Lagomasino. The program coordinator, Gabriela Chavez, is the usual contact for application questions.