Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
At BWH, we combine top-notch clinical care with world-class research and cutting-edge education to provide a comprehensive surgical training program. Our residents rotate through a wide mix of hospitals, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, two community hospitals, a VA hospital and Boston Children's Hospital. Through those rotations, our residents experience the wide range of general surgical diseases. We are looking for future leaders in surgery, and look forward to meeting you!
Total Program Size
14
9
9
9
9
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
1265440P0
1265440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
75
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
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
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
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)
70
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully 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
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402421135
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Stephanie
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Nitzschke
Degrees
MD
Address
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Surgery Education Office
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.106741 42.336204)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Nitzschke
Degrees
MD
Address
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Surgery Education Office
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.106741 42.336204)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No answer
% USMD
96.00
% IMG
3.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
53.70
% Male
46.20
Total Physician
125
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
28.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 6 | ||
| Year | 6 | ||
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $78,540 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $82,500 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $86,350 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $90,750 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $95,150 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
50
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
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
10
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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.partners.org/Graduate-Medical-Education/Residents-Clinical-Fellows/Salary-Benefits/default.aspx