Welcome from the Chair of the Department of Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Medicine at Boston Medical Center and Boston University. It is a privilege to introduce you to a residency program that reflects the heart of our mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing knowledge, and fostering equity through education, research, and service.

As Chair, I am honored to lead a department deeply committed to training the next generation of physicians in an environment that is both academically rigorous and profoundly humanistic. Our residents care for a richly diverse patient population, engage in transformative research, and contribute meaningfully to the communities we serve. This is a place where medicine is practiced with purpose and compassion.

Our residency program offers a dynamic and supportive training experience. Whether your interests lie in primary care, subspecialty medicine, research, advocacy, or medical education, you will find mentors and opportunities that help you grow into the physician you aspire to be. Our curriculum is designed to be flexible and responsive, allowing you to explore pathways such as urban health and health equity, global health, medical informatics, and more. We are proud of our innovative tracks and the individualized guidance our residents receive.

Boston Medical Center is a national leader in safety-net care and health equity. Our clinical programs, including the Immigrant & Refugee Health Program, the Grayken Center for Addiction, and the Amyloidosis and Sickle Cell Centers, are models of excellence and compassion. These initiatives reflect our belief that outstanding clinical care must be inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in justice.

Research is a cornerstone of our department. From the Framingham Heart Study to cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence, implementation science, and regenerative medicine, our faculty and trainees are shaping the future of medicine. We are proud to support residents through structured research programs, including NIH-funded initiatives, and to celebrate their scholarly achievements each year.

Most importantly, our department is a community. We value collaboration, curiosity, and kindness. We are committed to creating a learning environment where every resident feels seen, supported, and inspired. Our graduates go on to lead in academic medicine, public health, and clinical practice across the country, and they carry with them the values and experiences that define our program.

Thank you for considering Boston Medical Center and Boston University for your residency training. We invite you to learn more about our program and to reach out with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you.

Warm regards,

Vicki Jackson, MD, MPH
Chair, Department of Medicine