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Tufts Medical Center Program

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

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About Tufts Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402421134
Program director
Lilian Chen
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,561
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Tufts Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Tufts 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 1,561 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% 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.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates84%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White60%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Lilian Chen
Program coordinator
Bryana Clark
Coordinator phone
(617) 636-5891
Sponsoring institution
Tufts Medical Center

800 Washington Street Box 437 Boston, MA 02111 Open in Google Maps

Tufts Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Tufts Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program offer?

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

How competitive is Tufts Medical Center Program?

Tufts Medical Center Program received 1,561 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Tufts 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 Tufts 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 Tufts Medical Center Program located?

Tufts Medical Center Program is located at 800 Washington Street Box 437 Boston, MA 02111. Its sponsoring institution is Tufts Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Tufts Medical Center Program?

The program director is Lilian Chen. The program coordinator, Bryana Clark, is the usual contact for application questions.

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