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Application Process

We accept applications for 6 PGY1 positions through ERAS (the Electronic Residency Application Service). We will be interviewing from November through January. Our Application Deadline is December 1st.

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 (preferably from a primary care physician).
  5. Personal Statement
  6. Photograph (optional)
  7. USMLE Step I scores (Step II preferred) OR COMLEX Part I scores (Part II preferred)
  8. Clinical Skills Assessment scores (if applicable)

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 1 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 5 years.
  3. Passing grade on any USMLE or COMLEX Step Exam taken by the second attempt.

*The BUMC Family Medicine Residency Program does not sponsor H1-B visas.

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

If you are interested in receiving a brochure about our program or have any questions, please contact us:

Gigi Suozzo
Assistant Residency Coordinator
Tel: (617) 414-6212
Fax: (617) 414-3345
Email: Virginia.Suozzo@bmc.org

Kaelan Kennedy
Residency Assistant
Tel: (617) 414-6236
Fax: (617) 414-3345
Email: Kaelan.Kennedy@bmc.org

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