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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
73
Positions
#350
Specialty Rank
$76,680
PGY1 Salary
20.8%
IMG %
#350
Surgery Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402431409
NRMP Code:
1256440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
73
Interviews:
105

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
132
Non-Physician Staff:
27
Part-Time Physicians:
51
Female Faculty:
22.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,680
PGY-1
$80,968
PGY-2
$84,438
PGY-3
$88,717
PGY-4
$93,228
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
6,984,205

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$590K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
32.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,984,205
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,680
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,029
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4402431409
NRMP Code:
1256440P0
Total Positions:
73
Interviews:
105
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tara Sotsky Kent
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/15/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 24

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1256440C0, 1256440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Contact Person:
Kelly Moutsioulis
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
25
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:25
PGY-2:20
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:9
PGY-5:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
20.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
16th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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