Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Based at Boston Children's Hospital with rotations at Brigham and Women's, Dana-Farber, and MGH, our program offers exceptional training in genetics and genomics through diverse, complex cases. Trainees gain experience in multidisciplinary clinics, translational research, and advanced genomic medicine, with mentorship from leaders in the field. With multiple specialized tracks, we are one of the largest and most comprehensive genetics training programs in the country.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
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
1259765C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
13
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
219
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
20
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
72
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
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
78
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
7652444017
Beeper or Home Call
0
12
12
6
Program Director
First Name
Amy
Middle Name
Elizabeth
Last Name
Roberts
Degrees
MD, BA
Address
Boston Children's Hosp
Hunnewell 5th Fl (BCH Mailstop 3056)
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.10545 42.337508)
Program Co-Director
First Name
Theodore
Middle Name
Charles
Last Name
Sectish
Degrees
MD
Address
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.712891 37.09024)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Daniela
Last Name
Grunfeld
Address
Boston Children's Hosp
Hunnewell 5th Fl (BCH Mailstop 3056)
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.10545 42.337508)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
100.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
39.70
% Male
60.30
Total Physician
837
Total Non Physician
111
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
90.90
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $81,457 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 2 | $84,739 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $88,309 | 20 | 30 |
| Year 4 | $92,694 | 20 | 30 |
Total Positions
8
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
0
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
http://www.childrenshospital.org/bcrp/
First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On