Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton.
See how you matchAbout Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program
- ACGME code
- 9992400199
- Program director
- George Sorescu
- Location
- Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 832
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 45.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 40%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program is a not Available Transitional Year residency program in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton.
In the latest application cycle the program received 832 applications and invited about 45.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
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
- Interview rate
- 45.6%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates60%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs27%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White33%
- Asian27%
- Hispanic or Latino7%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- George Sorescu
- Program coordinator
- Joyce Murray
- Coordinator phone
- (617) 971-3337
- Program phone
- (617) 522-8110
- [email protected]
- Sponsoring institution
- Boston Medical Center-Brighton
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Program and BMC South 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 BMC South - 235 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 Open in Google Maps
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program: frequently asked questions
Does Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program IMG-friendly?
About 40% of residents at Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How competitive is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program received 832 applications and interviewed about 45.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston Medical Center-Brighton 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 Medical Center-Brighton Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program located?
Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program is located at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Program and BMC South 170 Morton Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 BMC South - 235 North Pearl Street, Brockton, MA Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. Its sponsoring institution is Boston Medical Center-Brighton.
Who is the program director of Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program?
The program director is George Sorescu. The program coordinator, Joyce Murray, is the usual contact for application questions.