Boston University Medical Center Program
Surgery - Boston, MA | ACGME Code: 4402421131 | NRMP Code: 1257440P0, 1257440P2, 1257440C0
The Surgery Residency Program at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center offers a comprehensive five-year program accredited by the ACGME. The program focuses on providing residents with a wide range of surgical experience, including complex open and minimally invasive surgery. The educational emphasis is on developing clinical excellence, surgical research skills, and academic development for those interested in academic surgery.
The program offers opportunities for surgical preparation for board examinations, including techniques introduced within the didactic curriculum. Residents are expected to engage in clinical research, contributing to database reviews, quality improvement, and case series throughout their training.
Boston Medical Center is a private, not-for-profit, 567-bed academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Residents have exposure to a large and diverse patient population and receive training at various clinical sites, including Boston VA Medical Center, Boston Children's Hospital, Cape Cod Hospital, and Roger Williams Medical Center.
The program provides residents with hands-on experience from the intern year, exposure to surgical subspecialties, weekly formal didactic education sessions, and the opportunity to pursue a research fellowship during training. Graduates of the program are described as caring, capable physicians with honed surgical skills, with many choosing to pursue fellowship training in various specialties.
For the application process, the program requires completion of the ERAS application, USMLE scores (Step 1 & Step 2 CK), a personal statement outlining interest in the program, a medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation, and the Dean's letter. Foreign graduates must be ECFMG certified for consideration.
For more information about the Surgery Residency Program at Boston Medical Center, you can visit their website.
Web Sources
- Surgery Residency Program | Boston Medical Center
- Application and Recruitment Process | Boston Medical Center
- Surgery Fellowships | Boston Medical Center
- Program Description and Rotations | Boston Medical Center
- Teaching Conferences and Rounds | Boston Medical Center
- Surgery Residency Team | Boston Medical Center
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PGY1 Positions 10 ( 10, 6, 6, 6, 5 )
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Boston city, Massachusetts
Living in Boston, MA
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- Pros: Rich history, cultural diversity, top educational institutions, vibrant arts scene.
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