Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
At BIDMC we are deeply committed to medical education, and have designed a curriculum tailored to the diverse needs and career goals of each resident, helping them to thrive and become future internists, specialists, and academic leaders. In addition to our formal tracks, residents participate in a robust and innovative QI/PS curriculum, and with the help of outstanding mentors, a research course, and dedicated research time; the majority of the residents successfully complete research projects.
Total Program Size
64
50
50
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)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1256140C0
1256140P0
1256140M0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
600
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
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
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
100
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
20
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
68
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
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
Resident Shares Cost
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Yes
Program ID
1402421162
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Charles
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Smith
Degrees
MD
Address
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Deaconess 301A
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.105278 42.340007)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Nikki
Last Name
deMelo
Address
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Internal Med Pgm
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.105278 42.340007)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.70
% IMG
1.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
53.60
% Male
46.30
Total Physician
450
Total Non Physician
60
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
42.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 6 | ||
| Year | 6 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $76,680 | 26 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $80,968 | 26 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $84,438 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
164
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
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
3
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.bidmc.org/medical-education/graduate-medical-education/trainee-resources