Radiation OncologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

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

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About Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
4302411131
Program director
Tracy Balboni
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
199
Latest cycle
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Radiation Oncology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Radiation Oncology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 199 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 7% across Radiation Oncology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White54%
  • Asian46%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Tracy Balboni
Program coordinator
Tracey Phetsada
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-7646
Program phone
(617) 525-6687
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Harvard Radiation Oncology Program Brigham and Women's/Dana Farber Cancer Institute 75 Francis Street, c/o Barry Mendelsohn L2 Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiation Oncology program has 7% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program offers 7 first-year Radiation Oncology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School 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/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Radiation Oncology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Harvard Radiation Oncology Program Brigham and Women's/Dana Farber Cancer Institute 75 Francis Street, c/o Barry Mendelsohn L2 Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Tracy Balboni. The program coordinator, Tracey Phetsada, is the usual contact for application questions.