Boston Medical Center

Medicine at Boston University

Shown is the Newton Pavilion of Boston Medical Center (BMC), the principal teaching hospital of Boston University School of Medicine. BMC is a 547-bed primary, secondary, and tertiary care facility, serving the city of Boston as well as a wide spread referral network.

Student Comments:

“Third and fourth years here are super. Generally, the attendings are very accessible and enjoy teaching students. The residents are also very smart and work very well with students, really making them a part of the team.”

– Fourth Year Student

“BU treats an amazing diversity of patients. I don’t think I could find a better clinical experience anywhere.”

– Third Year Student

In first and second year, students spend about one day a week in a clinical setting, learning interviewing skills, physical diagnosis, and how to interact with patients.

Student Comments:

“My interest is emergency medicine and the Boston Medical Center is the best spot in the city – maybe in the country – for ER experience.”

– Fourth year student

“Being able to interact with patients right in your first year is an incredible experience. A lot of schools have actors come in and pretend to be patients. Here you get to actually interview and learn physical exams while helping real people.”

– Second year student