Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Welcome to the Boston Medical Center Anesthesia Residency Program. BMC is the largest safety net hospital in New England. Our residents learn about the complex relationships among race, gender, socioeconomic status and health. We offer one of the most comprehensive anesthesiology training programs in the country. Our graduates are well equipped to provide complete perioperative care for healthy or sick patients of all ages for any type of surgical or invasive procedure.

Total Program Size
8
12
11
11
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1257040A0
1257040C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
209
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
700
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
3
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.70
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
0402421062
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Mark
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Norris
Degrees
MD
Address

Boston Med Ctr
Dept of Anesthesiology 2R
750 Albany St
Boston, MA 02118
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.071807 42.334423)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Elizabeth
Last Name
Colston
Degrees
BA
Address

Boston Med Ctr
Dept of Anesthesiology 2R
750 Albany St
Boston, MA 02118
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.071807 42.334423)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
51.70
% IMG
45.60
% DO
2.60
% Female
29.40
% Male
70.50
Total Physician
37
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
26.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4
Year 2 1
Year 2 1
Year 2 1
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $66,750 15 5
Year 2 $69,275 15 5
Year 3 $72,532 15 5
Year 4 $75,948 15 5
Total Positions
42
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No