How to Apply
Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our NRMP code is 1268140M0. Your application must include USMLE scores, dean's letter, transcript and 3 letters of recommendation, one of which from a US hospital where you have completed your Medicine Clerkship/Subinternship. The application deadline is November 15.
Interview invitations and dates
Interviews will be held from October 28 - December 18th. We will begin to invite applicants for interviews in late September/early October, and will continue to review our list and invite applicants over October and November. The majority of applicants should expect to hear about interview invitations in early October.
What are you looking for in an applicant?
We are looking for applicants who have a strong interest in practicing general internal medicine, especially primary care, and a commitment to serving marginalized patients and improving the health of their communities as demonstrated by their current and prior experiences.
How do you use signaling?
We use program and geographic signals as one of many factors we consider in our holistic review of applicants. However, with the increased number of signals available in the 2025-26 cycle, we do anticipate that most of our interviews will be given to applicants from whom we have received a signal (either gold or silver).
Do you sponsor Visas/accept IMGs/DO applicants?
Yes, we consider applicants of all training backgrounds and sponsor visas for excellent applicants who match what we are looking for in applicants and share CHA’s residency program mission.
Do you have a Board score cutoff, or preference about applicants taking USMLE vs COMLEX exams?
We do not have a minimum score we require for interviews - we take exam scores as one piece of our holistic assessment. Taking and passing Step/Level 2 is not required for an interview, however it is required to be completed before being placed on our final rank list. For DO candidates we accept either USMLE or COMLEX scores.
What will my interview day look like?
Interviews are invitation only. Interviews will be virtual for the 2025-26 season.
The interview day begins the night before with a virtual “dinner” with the residents. The day begins with an introductory group session, followed by individual interviews, an informal “lunch” meeting with current residents, and a discussion with the chief of medicine and chief residents.
Do you allow second looks/campus visits?
We understand that choosing a residency program is a big decision. We do allow in person "second looks" if it will be helpful to you in making your decision. New for the 2025/26 application cycle, we will be voluntarily “locking” our rank list on February 9th. After that we will be offering several designated days for second looks - more details forthcoming. Again, our rank list will be locked at that time, so please only come to visit if you feel it will be helpful for you! Earlier second looks are possible and can be arranged through the chief residents - we do not track who comes to visit and we do not take it into account when making our rank list.
Please note - Background checks will be carried out by an agency on behalf of CHA. By signing the background check release form, prospective trainees are consenting to a background investigation. The drug test must be completed within 10 days of matching (all costs covered by CHA) and will be conducted at CHA Occupational Health for those residents within 20 miles of Boston. All others will be tested at an outside facility arranged by CHA.