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Residencies & Fellowships
World-Renowned Training Opportunities at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
The medical training center at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) sits at the cutting edge of advancing the study and practice of medicine.
Whether you are a physician, nurse, resident or other health care professional, pursuing your training at LHMC gives you access to world-renowned tools, techniques, procedures and expertise, all of which help you deepen your knowledge base and expand your skill set.
Working with our clinician-teachers, you have opportunities to not only continue learning, but to take the next step in your career.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Residencies & Fellowships
Where is Burlington, Massachusetts?
Burlington is located approximately 17 miles northwest of Boston, Massachusetts.
How do I apply to a residency or fellowship program at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center?
Please refer to specific residency or fellowship program pages for program-specific application instructions. Some specialties use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and do not accept the universal application or paper inquiries of any kind; these programs currently include Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, and General Surgery.
What are the requirements for graduates of international medical schools?
- You must have passed USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 in order to be eligible for a medical license in Massachusetts.
- You must have a currently valid ECFMG certificate.
- You must be eligible for a J1 visa issued by ECFMG.
- Some programs require that you have previous training in the United States or three letters of recommendation from US clinical rotations; please check with the specialty in which you are interested for their residency or fellowship program requirements. The Internal Medicine Residency Program requires three letters of recommendation from US clinical rotations.
What types of visas does Lahey Hospital & Medical Center offer graduates of international medical schools?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center does not sponsor residents or fellows for H1 visas. Lahey Hospital & Medical Center will work with ECFMG to assist you in obtaining a J1 exchange visitor visa for the duration of your training in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship training program. The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine requires that international medical school graduates pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 to enter a training program in Massachusetts. It is your responsibility to make sure you meet this license eligibility requirement.
Where can I find more information about salaries and benefits for medical education programs at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center?
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center’s resident and fellow salaries are based on post-graduate training year, and have been chosen to be competitive with other training programs in the Boston area.
Other Benefits
- Free Parking
- Cafeteria discount
- Cafeteria stipend for inpatient rotations
- Comprehensive benefits offered to all employees including:
- Medical and dental benefits
- Pharmacy discount
- Pre-tax reimbursement accounts
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
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Additional Residency & Fellowship Program Information
Medical License Eligibility Requirement for International Medical School Graduates
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine requires that international medical school graduates pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 to enter a training program in Massachusetts. It is your responsibility to make sure you meet this license eligibility requirement.
The text of this Board of Registration in Medicine policy is below for your reference.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Board of Registration in Medicine
POLICY 97-001
(Adopted May 7, 1997)
Limited Licensure For International Medical School Graduates
According to M.G.L.c.112, § 9, the Board may issue a limited license to an international medical graduate who, among other qualifications, holds a standard certificate granted after an examination by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Effective July 1, 1997, the Board of Registration in Medicine will consider issuing initial limited licenses only to those international medical graduates who have obtained an ECFMG certificate by passing USMLE Steps 1 and 2. However, the Board will continue to consider issuing limited license renewals and change of program limited licenses to those individuals who obtain initial limited licensure in the Commonwealth prior to July 1, 1997.
How To Apply To Our Graduate Medical Education Programs
Please refer to specific residency or fellowship program pages for program-specific application instructions.
Attention International Medical School Graduates
You must qualify for a J-1 visa from the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and have a valid ECFMG certificate in order to be eligible for graduate medical education training at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
Please note: J-1 visas may not be accepted in all cases and are subject to the specific residency or fellowship program. For further information, please refer to the application requirements for the program of interest.
