Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The BU orthopaedic program is a well-rounded program that exposes its residents to various practice settings and diverse patient populations. Residents rotate through different practice settings. These include Boston Medical Center, Lahey Hospital which is more of a suburban and private practice setting, Boston Children's hospital and the Shriner's hospital, each of which provides care to children, the Massachusetts General Hospital for oncologic experience, and the Boston VA hospital.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
5
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1257260C0
1257260C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
84
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
Minimum score
235
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
9
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
60
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2602431066
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
12
Program Director
First Name
Paul
Last Name
Tornetta
Suffix
III
Degrees
MD
Address
Boston Univ Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery 4th Fl
85 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.071946 42.335153)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lynnette
Last Name
St Louis
Address
Boston Med Ctr
Orthopaedic Surgery 4th Fl
85 E Concord St
Boston, MA 02118
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.071946 42.335153)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
98.60
% IMG
1.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
30.20
% Male
69.70
Total Physician
57
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
19.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,751 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $69,275 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $72,532 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $75,948 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $79,891 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 6 | $84,517 | 20 | 15 |
Total Positions
25
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Moving allowance
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
15
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
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.bmc.org/medical-professionals/graduate-medical-education-gme/house-staff/intern-resident-and-fellow-benefits