Explore psychiatry residency training in Boston at Tufts Medical Center

Our Psychiatry Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center offers a welcoming, supportive environment where residents grow into confident, compassionate psychiatrists. Based in the heart of downtown Boston, our program combines strong academic training with hands-on clinical experience in diverse settings—from a major academic medical center to community health clinics and state hospitals.

We’re proud to offer three unique training pathways: our general adult psychiatry residency, a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, and one of only a few Triple Board Programs in the country. No matter which path you choose, you’ll learn from leading experts, care for people from all backgrounds and develop the skills to shape the future of mental health care.

Highlights of our program:

• 4-year ACGME-accredited adult psychiatry residency
• Dedicated faculty with expertise in neuroimaging, addiction, trauma and more
• Strong mentorship and research opportunities
• Rotations at Tufts Medical Center and affiliated community and state facilities
• Emphasis on equity, advocacy and global mental health

How to apply to the Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency at Tufts Medical Center

All applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

If you need help using ERAS or accessing a student workstation, please contact your medical school’s Dean’s Office. International medical graduates should reach out to the ECFMG.

Application requirements

To be considered, we must receive the following by October 1, 2026:

• Minimum of three letters of recommendation (at least one from a physiatrist strongly recommended)
• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcript
• Dean’s letter
• USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1 & 2 results (must be passed on the first attempt)

We do not review applications missing any of the above documents.

Interview format: All interviews will be held virtually.

NRMP: Applicants must register with the National Resident Match Program for PGY-2 positions in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Applications should be received for preliminary review by October 1, 2026. All of the above information must be received before we can review your application.

Meet the faculty leading your Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation training

At Tufts Medical Center, our PM+R Residency is led by nationally recognized clinicians, researchers and educators who are shaping the future of rehabilitation medicine. Many of our faculty hold leadership roles in academic and national organizations and are deeply invested in mentoring the next generation of physiatrists.

You'll train one-on-one with experts committed to your growth, gaining hands-on experience, personalized guidance and support in research, quality improvement and leadership development. Our close-knit team gets to know each resident and helps you build the skills and confidence to thrive—whether in fellowship, academic medicine or clinical practice.

Explore where Tufts Medical Center PM+R residency leads: Alumni success stories + career outcomes across rehabilitation medicine

Our alumni build successful and rewarding careers in all areas of Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation. Graduates of the Tufts Medical Center PM+R Residency Program are well prepared to step into leadership roles in academic medicine, pursue competitive fellowship programs or launch thriving clinical practices. Many go on to become educators, innovators and experts in subspecialty areas such as sports medicine, interventional pain, brain injury and more. Whether they choose academic, private or hybrid career paths, our alumni carry forward the skills, values and clinical excellence developed during their training with us.

Meet our current Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation residents at Tufts Medical Center

Our current residents come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences to our program. Together, they form a supportive, tight-knit community that prioritizes collaboration, continuous learning and excellence in patient care. Get to know the residents who are shaping their futures and the field of PM+R at Tufts Medical Center.

Faculty expertise, resident community + alumni success at Tufts Medical Center Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation

Our Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation Residency program thrives because of the people who make it exceptional.

Our faculty are expert clinicians, educators and researchers dedicated to mentoring each resident personally. They bring diverse clinical and academic backgrounds and are deeply committed to helping residents grow into confident, skilled physiatrists. Their guidance ensures you receive top-tier training grounded in the latest evidence and best practices.

Our current residents form a close-knit community built on collaboration, support and shared learning. They come from varied backgrounds but share a passion for rehabilitation medicine and a commitment to excellence. Residents benefit not only from expert teaching but also from each other’s perspectives and experiences throughout the challenging journey of residency.

Our alumni have gone on to successful careers in academic medicine, hospital-based clinical practice, outpatient rehabilitation and leadership roles nationwide. Many maintain close ties with the program, contributing to ongoing mentorship and networking opportunities that help current residents launch fulfilling careers.

Elevate your learning with conferences + research in the Tufts Medical Center PM+R Residency Program

To supplement hands-on experience, we offer a wide range of academic activities, such as Journal Clubs, Grand Rounds and additional lectures make up our weekly didactic conferences. Additionally, residents use clinical cases as springboards for reading and further investigation.

The learning environment is collegial. Not only do residents share ideas, but they also work in a supportive atmosphere where everyone helps each other throughout the challenging journey of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency.

Physical Medicine + Rehabilitation residency rotations + clinical training at Tufts Medical Center

A primary focus of our program is one-on-one training with experts across various clinical settings, each of which provides unique educational opportunities. Residents also gain outpatient clinical and procedural experience at several private practice locations. A sample of our rotation schedule includes:

Tufts Medical Center

• Adult and Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Outpatient Clinics and Inpatient Consultations
• Electrodiagnosis in the Department of Neurology

Boston VA Healthcare Systems

• Musculoskeletal & Sports
• Spinal Cord Injury

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England

• Stroke
• Brain Injury 
• Medical Rehabilitation
• Spasticity Management

Boston Children's Hospital

• Pediatric Physiatry