Addiction Psychiatry Residency Program
Boston University Medical CenterBoston University Medical Center is an ACGME-accredited Addiction psychiatry residency program in Boston, MA. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 100% IMG residents, J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $95,018. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1997 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2009
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Rural
RuralResearch track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
ResearchResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
The Boston Vet Center provides no cost counseling and referral services for Veterans, Active-Duty service members and their family. Counseling: We provide individual, group, couples, and family counseling to talk through problems, brainstorm solution, discuss what resources are available, and work with you to create effective and practical plans for your personal growth. Referrals: We provide medical, benefit, employment, and other VA and community referral services to help you and your family navigate time-consuming Tass, like applying for VA benefits or finding a job. Community Engagement: Vet Centers help you connect with your community by working with local partners and using our resources to advocate for your needs. Ultimately, this allows us to create a greater support system for you and your family.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boston) · Boston, MA
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Boston)
PrimaryBoston Children's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford)
Faulkner Hospital
Boston Public Health Commission
Spectrum Health Systems
VA Boston Healthcare System-Jamaica Plains Division
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $95,018 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$3,300/mo · 31 days on market5.72% rental listings MoM
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Suffolk County, Massachusetts (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Boston University Medical Center located?
- Boston University Medical Center is located in Boston, MA.
- Is Boston University Medical Center ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Boston University Medical Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Boston University Medical Center?
- Boston University Medical Center has approximately 2 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Boston University Medical Center?
- Median rent near Boston, MA is ~$3,118/month for a 1BR and ~$3,799/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Boston University Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 100% of Boston University Medical Center's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Boston University Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Yes — Boston University Medical Center reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Boston University Medical Center require?
- Boston University Medical Center does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Boston University Medical Center?
- Boston University Medical Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $95,018. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Boston University Medical Center?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Boston University Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Boston University Medical Center have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Addiction psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.