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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

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About Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402431409
Program director
Tara Kent
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,743
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,743 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women66%
  • Men34%
  • White46%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Tara Kent
Program coordinator
Kelly Moutsioulis
Coordinator phone
(617) 632-9511
Program phone
(617) 632-9236
Sponsoring institution
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

110 Francis Street, Suite 9B Boston, MA 02215 Open in Google Maps

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Beth Israel Deaconess 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 17% of residents at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offer?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program received 1,743 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Beth Israel Deaconess 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 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program located?

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program is located at 110 Francis Street, Suite 9B Boston, MA 02215. Its sponsoring institution is Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program?

The program director is Tara Kent. The program coordinator, Kelly Moutsioulis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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