How to Apply

Train, Serve, and Grow at BMC

As a resident or fellow at Boston Medical Center, you’ll learn alongside leading providers in one of our nationally recognized training programs. You’ll serve as both a front-line clinician and a valued member of our team.

Use the information on this page to start your application — or explore our 60+ residency and fellowship programs to find the right fit for you.

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Begin Your Application

Matching Applicants: Begin Your Application

Boston Medical Center uses the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®), the centralized online application service for prospective residents and fellows.

Non-Matching Applicants: Download the Application Form

For residency and fellowship positions that are not part of the matching program, complete and return this application (MS Word).

Prospective Rotators

Are you a current resident interested in rotating at BMC? We welcome house staff from outside institutions to take part in our exceptional training programs. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know, including licensing requirements, step-by-step application instructions, and what to include in your submission.

Massachusetts Medical License Requirement

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine (BORIM) requires all rotators to have a valid Massachusetts medical license. You must apply on their website if you do not have a Massachusetts license. License applications cost $100.00 + $2.79 (online convenience fee) and, once submitted, can take up to eight weeks for Board approval.

Please note: Interns, residents, and fellows are not allowed to come as observers, regardless of the country in which they are currently practicing.

The program administrator of the BMC program you wish to join will provide you with a password that you must use to submit the electronic application (Google Form).

Once you have completed the initial application form, the BMC program administrator with whom you are working will grant you access to New Innovations. You will be assigned a rotator checklist (with detailed instructions) into which you can enter and upload all of the required information. The completed application should be submitted 90 days before your expected start date. Completed rotator applications are processed based on the calendar quarter of the rotation start date.

Requirements for a Complete Application

Completed application form (Google Form)
Reference letter from your program director
Letter of agreement from the BMC program you seek to join
CORI verification from your home institution
Valid Massachusetts medical license:
- Limited license certificate, or
- Full license wallet card; full license application; federal DEA and state controlled substances certification
Malpractice facesheet [minimum of $1 million/$3 million]
BMCHS Occupational Health clearance (proof of COVID-19 vaccination — full series + booster, or one bivalent vaccine — is required)
Current CV
Signed IS usage agreement
Workday Learning courses
If applicable, ECFMG certificate and United States work authorization (Boston Medical Center is not authorized to sponsor a visa or U.S. work authorization for rotators)

If you have any questions or concerns about your application, please contact the program directly.

BMC Visiting Resident Application (Google Form) BMC Policy on Rotators (PDF)

Medical Student Electives

All students must contact the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Registrar for information regarding student electives.

Resources for House Staff

From onboarding and benefits to licensure and daily support — everything you need to thrive at BMC starts here.

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