Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program
About This Program
As a Harvard teaching hospital, BIDMC offers rigorous, supportive training with exceptional teaching and mentorship. Residents care for a diverse patient population-across cultures, identities, and conditions. With innovative tracks in education, global health, primary care, research, and social justice, we are deeply committed to excellence, equity, and preparing future leaders in medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Anita Vanka, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Nikki deMelo
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Deaconess 301A
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215-5400
940 Belmont St
Brockton, MA 02401
44 Binney St
Boston, MA 02115
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 26-30 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.