Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The mission of the Department of Dermatology at Boston University is to develop and train academic dermatologists. Through clinical education, research, career-development opportunities, and mentorship we aim to foster well-rounded dermatologists who will become leaders in academia and make significant contributions to our specialty. It is strongly encouraged that applicants complete the supplemental questions, which will be sent to each applicant and are available on our website.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1257080A0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
65
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
80
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
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
Not Available
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
0802421044
Beeper or Home Call
4
4
4
Program Director
First Name
Lisa
Last Name
Shen
Degrees
MD
Address
Boston Med Ctr
Dermatology Pgm
1 Boston Medical Center Pl
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.07241 42.335566)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tara
Last Name
Cusack
Degrees
MBA
Address
Boston Med Ctr
Dermatology Pgm
609 Albany St
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.068967 42.337031)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.50
% IMG
4.40
% DO
0.00
% Female
71.10
% Male
28.80
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
83.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $69,275 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $72,532 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $75,948 | 20 | 15 |
Total Positions
15
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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