Brigham and Women's Hospital General Surgery Residency
Boston, MassachusettsUniversityTrains at Brigham and Women's Hospital
of 360 general surgery residency programs · likely range #18 to #37
How it scores
- Clinical training93Top 10% in general surgery
- Faculty depth96Top 10% in general surgery
- Research81Top 25% in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living11Bottom half in general surgery
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At a glance
| Program | Brigham and Women's Hospital General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Main training hospital | Brigham and Women's Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $84,579 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,918 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 3.7 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 and H-1B |
| Positions a year | 9 |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
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Questions
Where is the Brigham and Women's Hospital general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Boston, Massachusetts. Its main training hospital is Brigham and Women's Hospital.
How much do general surgery residents earn at Brigham and Women's Hospital?
PGY-1 residents earn $84,579 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,918 a month.
Does Brigham and Women's Hospital sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is Brigham and Women's Hospital ranked for general surgery?
It ranks #29 of 360 general surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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