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Boston University Medical Center Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4202421081
Program director
Ari Damla
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
879
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 879 applications and invited about 15.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed64%
  • Silver signal: interviewed49%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed26%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Interview rate
15.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White41%
  • Asian43%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Ari Damla
Program coordinator
Yanqi Liu
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-6604
Program phone
(617) 414-9729
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

820 Harrison Ave FGH Building, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02118 Open in Google Maps

Boston University Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston University Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston University Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Boston University Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Boston University Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 879 applications and interviewed about 15.6% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston University 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 Boston University Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Boston University Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Boston University Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 64% of the time, silver signals about 49%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 820 Harrison Ave FGH Building, 4th Floor Boston, MA 02118. Its sponsoring institution is Boston University Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Boston University Medical Center Program?

The program director is Ari Damla. The program coordinator, Yanqi Liu, is the usual contact for application questions.

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