Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

MetroWest Medical Center Program

Transitional Year residency program in Framingham, Massachusetts, sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center-Framingham Union Hospital.

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About MetroWest Medical Center Program

ACGME code
9992400160
Program director
David Rishikof
Location
Framingham, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
830
Latest cycle
IMG residents
41%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

MetroWest Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Framingham, Massachusetts, sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center-Framingham Union Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 830 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 41% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates42%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White50%
  • Asian8%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
David Rishikof
Program coordinator
Anne Hill
Coordinator phone
(508) 383-1555
Sponsoring institution
MetroWest Medical Center-Framingham Union Hospital

Department of Medical Education 115 Lincoln St Framingham, MA 01702 Open in Google Maps

MetroWest Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does MetroWest Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. MetroWest 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 MetroWest Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 41% of residents at MetroWest Medical Center 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.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for MetroWest 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 MetroWest Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. 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 MetroWest Medical Center Program located?

MetroWest Medical Center Program is located at Department of Medical Education 115 Lincoln St Framingham, MA 01702. Its sponsoring institution is MetroWest Medical Center-Framingham Union Hospital.

Who is the program director of MetroWest Medical Center Program?

The program director is David Rishikof. The program coordinator, Anne Hill, is the usual contact for application questions.