Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Program
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
11 Positions
Application Deadline
Sep 24, 2025
Avg Work Hours
72 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
Residency CAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Well Resourced & Sufficient Funding
Contact Information
Program Director
Omari Young, MD
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Yara Nunez
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
Program ID: 2202411125
Locations
Brigham and Women's Hosp
ASB1-3-078
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
Boston Children's Hospital
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5737
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington St
Newton, MA 02162
Faulkner Hospital
1153 Centre St
Boston, MA 02130
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
110 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
10:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 2395220C
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
--
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
2.6:1
Program Faculty
155
Female Faculty
66.7%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
June 20
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
72 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every sixth night for 5 week(s)
0
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 5 week(s)
0
Year 3 - Every eighth night for 6 month(s)
NGO
Year 4 - Every eighth night for 6 month(s)
NGO
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
Yes
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
44
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
SEP24
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
NOV21
Interview Period Starts
Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
NOV20
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
5
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%
Employment Policies & Benefits
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (5 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
$79k-$91k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$78,540
PGY-2
$82,500
PGY-3
$86,350
PGY-4
$90,750
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Resident Wellness
Supportive Environment & Friendly
Development Opportunities
Innovation & Growth Opportunities
Curriculum
Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach
Cases & Patients
Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases
Program Type
Big Size & Academic Program
Funding
Well Resourced & Sufficient Funding
Hard Working
Self-Motivated
Passionate
Team Player
Patient Focused
Inquisitive
Supportive
Friendly
Collegial
Mentoring
Open
Relaxed
Inclusive
Respectful
Down to Earth
Non-Hierarchical
Experience The Program
Quality of Life Information*
Boston, MA
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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