SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

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

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About Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program

ACGME code
4402431132
Program director
Jonathan Greer
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
1,336
Latest cycle
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,336 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% 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 80 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates87%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White53%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Greer
Program coordinator
Barbara Wolf
Coordinator phone
(617) 726-2800
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Surgical Residency Office 55 Fruit Street, GRB 425 Boston, MA 02114 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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/Massachusetts General Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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 Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offer?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program offers 10 first-year Surgery positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital 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/Massachusetts General Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program is located at Surgical Residency Office 55 Fruit Street, GRB 425 Boston, MA 02114. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program?

The program director is Jonathan Greer. The program coordinator, Barbara Wolf, is the usual contact for application questions.

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