PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Tufts Medical Center Program

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

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4002421093
Program director
Varsha Radhakrishnan
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,080
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,080 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White58%
  • Asian32%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Varsha Radhakrishnan
Program coordinator
Caitlin Bennett
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-5766
Program phone
(617) 636-1636
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street # 1007 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 and H-1B 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?

Tufts Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Tufts Medical Center Program offer?

Tufts Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at 800 Washington Street # 1007 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Varsha Radhakrishnan. The program coordinator, Caitlin Bennett, is the usual contact for application questions.