Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program

Transitional Year residency program in Newton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

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About Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program

ACGME code
9992400246
Program director
Grace Bobkowski
Location
Newton, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
879
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Newton, Massachusetts, sponsored by Mass General Brigham.

In the latest application cycle the program received 879 applications and invited about 12.2% 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
12.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White70%
  • Asian30%

Contact and location

Program director
Grace Bobkowski
Program coordinator
Tammy Boulerice
Coordinator phone
(617) 243-6467
Program phone
(617) 243-6341
Sponsoring institution
Mass General Brigham

Department of Medicine 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462 Open in Google Maps

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

How competitive is Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program?

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program received 879 applications and interviewed about 12.2% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley 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/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program located?

Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program is located at Department of Medicine 2014 Washington Street Newton, MA 02462. Its sponsoring institution is Mass General Brigham.

Who is the program director of Mass General Brigham/Newton-Wellesley Hospital Program?

The program director is Grace Bobkowski. The program coordinator, Tammy Boulerice, is the usual contact for application questions.