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RUN BMCWe accept applications for PGY1 positions through ERAS (the Electronic Residency Application Service). We will be interviewing VIRTUALLY from October 28, 2024 through mid-January. We are continuing with virtual only interviewing based on the equity concerns raised in hybrid interviewing and the expense for students of brief winter travels.

Interview Offering Timeline: Applications will be reviewed once all materials have been received. For applications completed by September 30, 2024, invitations will be issued on or about October 15, 2024. We do not accept applications after October 20, 2024.

We are planning robust opportunities for you to explore our health centers and hospital and to meet a variety of faculty and residents. Interviewed applicants will be invited to both virtual and in-person experiences later in the winter to assist in your ranking decisions.

All non-Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine fourth year students who are interested in taking an elective should apply through VSLO https://students-residents.aamc.org/. Please visit the link below to learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine electives.

Learn more about electives 

Application Process

The following materials are required in order to complete your application:
  1. ERAS application
  2. Medical school transcript
  3. Dean’s letter
  4. Three letters of recommendation from medical school faculty (one must be from a primary care physician, Family Medicine preferred).
  5. Personal statement - please address why you are choosing Family Medicine and why BMC is a good fit for you.
  6. USMLE Step I and Step II (CK and CS) OR COMLEX Part I and Part II (CE and PE) are required. The Step II scores – both parts must be available by the end of January.
The following eligibility criteria also apply:
  1. For applicants from LCME accredited medical schools we require an anticipated graduation that is prior to the start of residency. For all other applicants we require evidence of current ECFMG certification prior to initial screening of applications, in addition to anticipated completion of one year of U.S. clinical experience prior to the start of residency. 
    PLEASE NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED UNTIL DOCUMENTATION OF CURRENT ECFMG CERTIFICATION IS AVAILABLE IN ERAS.
  2. Graduation from medical school within the past three years.
  3. Passing grade on any USMLE or COMLEX Step Exam taken by the second attempt.
  4. The BUMC Family Medicine Residency Program does not sponsor H1-B visas but will consider sponsoring J1 visas.

Boston Medical Center and the BUMC Family Medicine Residency Program does not sponsor observerships or externships. 

Contact Information

Please feel free to reach out to our recruitment email at bmcfammedrecruit@gmail.com.

Family Medicine Residency Program
Department of Family Medicine
Boston Medical Center Dowling 5
One Boston Medical Center Place
Boston, MA 02118

Kassie Baptista
Residency Support Coordinator and Recruitment Manager
Tel: (617) 414-6219 
Email: Kasandra.Baptista@bmc.org 

Katie Whitley 
Residency Coordinator 
Tel: (617) 414-6239 
Email: Kathryn.Whitley@bmc.org