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Lahey Clinic Program

Surgery residency program in Burlington, Massachusetts, sponsored by Lahey Clinic.

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About Lahey Clinic Program

ACGME code
4402421401
Program director
Jason Wiseman
Location
Burlington, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
952
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Lahey Clinic Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Burlington, Massachusetts, sponsored by Lahey Clinic. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 952 applications and invited about 11.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White80%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jason Wiseman
Program coordinator
Stacey Walsh
Coordinator phone
(781) 744-8585
Program phone
(781) 744-9854
Sponsoring institution
Lahey Clinic

41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805 Open in Google Maps

Lahey Clinic Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lahey Clinic Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Lahey Clinic Program IMG-friendly?

About 3% of residents at Lahey Clinic 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 Lahey Clinic Program offer?

Lahey Clinic Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lahey Clinic Program?

Lahey Clinic Program received 952 applications and interviewed about 11.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lahey Clinic Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lahey Clinic 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 Lahey Clinic Program located?

Lahey Clinic Program is located at 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805. Its sponsoring institution is Lahey Clinic.

Who is the program director of Lahey Clinic Program?

The program director is Jason Wiseman. The program coordinator, Stacey Walsh, is the usual contact for application questions.

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