Neurosurgery residency application + interview information at Tufts Medical Center

Applicants must submit all materials through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by October 1 to be considered for the Tufts Medical Center Neurosurgery Residency Program. A complete application includes:

• ERAS Application form
• Curriculum Vitae, including any honors, publications and presentations
• Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) or Dean’s Letter
• Official medical school transcript
• USMLE scores (Step I required, Step II and III if available). COMLEX scores are accepted.
• A minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation; two (2) should be from Neurosurgeons. It is recommended that the letters be written by someone who is very familiar with your clinical work and who is accustomed to writing letters of recommendation (Clerkship Director, Program Director, Director of Service or a senior clinician)
• Personal Statement
• Photograph
• ECFMG certificate (for foreign medical grads)

To initiate your application and obtain information regarding dates and other key details, visit:

• Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
• National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
• Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS)

International medical graduates

We accept foreign graduates who are highly qualified and have competitive USMLE scores. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information regarding requirements for IMGs.

For more information, visit:

• http://www.usmle.org
• http://www.ecfmg.org

Interview process + information

Interviews for the neurosurgery residency are conducted in person in late fall through winter, aligning with the ERAS cycle. Candidates will be invited to a dinner the evening before interviews, where current residents provide insights into the program. On interview day, candidates attend the Thursday morning didactic conference, followed by individual faculty interviews.

The program coordinates interview dates to accommodate candidates visiting multiple Boston-area programs, making scheduling as convenient as possible.

Tufts Medical Center neurosurgery residents, future leaders in neurosurgical care + innovation

Our residents are a diverse group of highly motivated individuals committed to becoming skilled and compassionate neurosurgeons. They bring a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to the program and thrive in Tufts Medical Center’s rigorous yet supportive training environment.

Throughout their residency, they gain hands-on clinical experience, participate in cutting-edge research and develop leadership skills that prepare them for successful careers in neurosurgery. Our residents are integral members of our team, collaborating closely with faculty and advanced practice providers to deliver outstanding patient care.

Meet the expert neurosurgery faculty + rising resident leaders shaping care + innovation at Tufts Medical Center

The strength of the Neurosurgery Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center lies in its exceptional team of dedicated faculty surgeons and talented residents. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their expertise in clinical care, research and education. They serve as mentors, teachers and role models, guiding residents through a rigorous and supportive training experience.

Our residents are highly motivated, diverse and committed to becoming skilled, compassionate neurosurgeons. They contribute to patient care, research and teaching, and are integral members of our collaborative academic community.

Together, our faculty and residents form a dynamic team focused on advancing neurosurgical care, innovation and education in Boston and beyond.