MetroWest Medical Center Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Framingham, Massachusetts, sponsored by MetroWest Medical Center-Framingham Union Hospital.
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- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.