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Boston Medical Center-Brighton Program

Transitional Year residency program in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Medical Center-Brighton.

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About 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
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.