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Boston University Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center.

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About Boston University Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402421131
Program director
Donald Hess
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,672
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston University Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston University Medical Center. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,672 applications and invited about 8.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White63%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Donald Hess
Program coordinator
Lana Ketlere
Coordinator phone
(617) 638-8442
Sponsoring institution
Boston University Medical Center

85 East Concord Street, Suite 3112 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 and H-1B 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 2% of residents at Boston University 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Boston University Medical Center Program offer?

Boston University Medical Center Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Boston University Medical Center Program?

Boston University Medical Center Program received 1,672 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Boston University Medical Center Program located?

Boston University Medical Center Program is located at 85 East Concord Street, Suite 3112 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 Donald Hess. The program coordinator, Lana Ketlere, is the usual contact for application questions.

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