Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Tufts Medical Center, the primary teaching hospital of the Tufts University School of Medicine, offers a two-year ACGME accredited residency in Thoracic Surgery. The program accepts one resident per year. All individuals who have completed the program have successfully passed the examination of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. The goal of the program is to produce the finest surgeon leaders of the future.
Total Program Size
2
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1263460F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
75
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)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4602421042
Beeper or Home Call
0
26
Program Director
First Name
Lana
Middle Name
Y
Last Name
Schumacher
Degrees
MD
Address
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA 02111
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.060177 42.351465)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kristi
Last Name
Frank
Address
Tufts Medical Center
6 South
800 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111-1552
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.062777 42.349237)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
50.00
% Female
27.80
% Male
72.20
Total Physician
6
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $89,508 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 7 | $93,327 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
3
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
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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
Yes
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First Year Positions
2