Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors H-1B

Cambridge Health Alliance Program

Transitional Year residency program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance.

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About Cambridge Health Alliance Program

ACGME code
9992400054
Program director
Slava Gaufberg
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
897
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
H-1B
For residents

Cambridge Health Alliance Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Cambridge, Massachusetts, sponsored by Cambridge Health Alliance.

In the latest application cycle the program received 897 applications and invited about 9.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
9.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Slava Gaufberg
Program coordinator
Daisy Muralles
Coordinator phone
(617) 665-1021
Sponsoring institution
Cambridge Health Alliance

Cambridge Hospital 1493 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139 Open in Google Maps

Cambridge Health Alliance Program: frequently asked questions

Does Cambridge Health Alliance Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Cambridge Health Alliance Program sponsors H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Cambridge Health Alliance Program IMG-friendly?

Cambridge Health Alliance Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors H-1B visas.

How competitive is Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

Cambridge Health Alliance Program received 897 applications and interviewed about 9.4% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

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

Cambridge Health Alliance Program is located at Cambridge Hospital 1493 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139. Its sponsoring institution is Cambridge Health Alliance.

Who is the program director of Cambridge Health Alliance Program?

The program director is Slava Gaufberg. The program coordinator, Daisy Muralles, is the usual contact for application questions.