Boston University Medical Center Program
| ACGME number: | 1202421644 | |
| Program Director: | Sara Tepperberg MD, MPH | |
| Address: |
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Dowling Bl
Boston, MA 02118-2908 |
|
| Phone: | (617) 414-4465 | |
| Email: | suki.tepperberg@bmc.org | |
| Website: | http://www.bu.edu/familymed |
Program Description
Boston Medical Center, together with four local CHC’s offer outstanding clinical training for Family Medicine Residents. BUMC is committed to providing exceptional care to Boston’s most vulnerable populations, regardless of ability to pay. With over 60 FM faculty, including 16 providing OB care who supervise all resident deliveries, we give residents a chance to work with leaders in many areas, including Sports Medicine, International Health, Maternal Child Health, Complementary Alternative Medicine and Community Oriented Primary Care. Several rotations at the VA hospital located in Bedford, MA provide residents with in-depth experiences in Behavioral Health, Geriatrics, and Integrated Primary Care.
Community Setting
- Urban
- Urban
Top 3 Program Strengths
No strengths provided
Primary Admitting Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
- Federal or other government clinic funding including Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) or look-alike, Community Health Centers (CHC), Rural Health Clinic (RHC)
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 12 |
PGY-2: 12 |
PGY-3: 12 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 12 |
PGY-2: 12 |
PGY-3: 12 |
Has Residential Organization
Yes
Required General Surgery Rotations
Two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Three months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Six months or more
Offers International Rotations
Yes
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 2 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 5 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: q7d-q14d |
PGY-2: > q28d |
PGY-3: > q28d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: Yes |
PGY-2: Yes |
PGY-3: Yes |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Boston Medical Center
Total Hospital Beds
547
Full Time Doctor Faculty
31
Full Time Other Faculty
2
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
1
Total Rotation Hospitals
2
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
5
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
Yes
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: NA |
PGY-2: NA |
PGY-3: NA |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Benefits
- Meals
- Health Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Funding for attending conferences
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Time off for conferences
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
Yes
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
Yes
Offers Clerkship
Yes