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Internal Medicine Residency Program

Internal Medicine Residency at Tufts Medical Center, 2026

About this program

Tufts Medical Center's Internal Medicine residency program provides exceptional clinical training in a collaborative, supportive environment that prepares residents for successful careers in general medicine, medical subspecialties, academic medicine, and clinical investigation. Our three-year categorical program includes 29 residents per class, creating a close-knit community where residents are known, supported, and challenged to grow. As the primary teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center combines the breadth and complexity of a major academic medical center with the collegial atmosphere of a smaller institution. Residents care for a diverse patient population, work alongside dedicated faculty committed to teaching and mentorship, and gain progressive autonomy while developing the skills, confidence, and compassion needed to become exceptional physicians and future leaders in medicine.

Why Choose Tufts Medical Center?

  • Moderate-sized academic medical center with the feel of a close-knit community
  • Unique inpatient subspecialty teams led by fellowship trained faculty 
  • Robust ambulatory subspecialty training
  • Over 90% of the clinical training takes place at Tufts Medical Center
  • Supportive culture with approachable faculty and strong resident camaraderie
  • Diverse, high-acuity patient population
  • Active heart, liver and kidney transplant programs
  • Strong commitment to caring for underserved and immigrant communities
  • No 24-hour call
  • Outstanding fellowship match and career placements
  • 99% ABIM board pass rate over the last 10 years
  • Excellent research opportunities
  • Distinct tracks in medical education, research and ambulatory/primary care

Residency program mission statement

The Tufts Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to training well-rounded, patient-centered​ and highly skilled physicians and problem solvers who will serve society as clinicians, educators, researchers​ and leaders. Our residents develop these skills through rigorous clinical training and caring for complex patients in a collegial, close-knit​ and supportive environment that values camaraderie, teamwork​ and friendship. We support the development of our trainees through supervised autonomy and longitudinal mentorship, fostering a growth mindset. Located in the heart of Boston’s Chinatown, Tufts Medical Center is a moderately sized, quaternary care academic hospital serving a diverse patient population. This includes both medically complex patients and a large, underserved population, with many Asian immigrants due to our location in Chinatown.

On the right, you will find links to detailed information about our training program and our distinguished faculty. We hope these resources provide a deeper understanding of what makes our program unique and further encourage your interest. We look forward to reviewing your application and meeting you during the interview process.

 

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