Pathology Resident Community

Massachusetts General Hospital, founded in 1811, is Harvard Medical School's original teaching hospital. Affiliated hospitals in the Mass General Brigham include the Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana Faber Cancer Institute, Salem Hospital, and several community hospitals. Find information on the hospital overview page.

The Mass General Pathology Department staff provides pathology services for the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Cambridge Hospital, Shriner's Hospital for Children, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Harvard and MIT Health Services. Learn more about Mass General Pathology.

Anatomic Pathology uses the Sunquest CoPathPlus computer system for specimen and data management. The Clinical Laboratories use the Misys system. All anatomic and clinical laboratory results are available on the Mass General Brigham electronic medical record suite, EPIC. Each resident has a personal computer at their desk. An additional twenty-five computers are available for the use of the residents. All computers are equipped to access CoPath and EPIC and additional clinical and research information tools. 

Please see the MGB GME site for updated info: https://www.partners.org/Graduate-Medical-Education/Residents-Clinical-Fellows/Salary-Benefits/Salary.aspx.

Resident and Fellow salaries by post-graduate year for academic year 2021-2022

• MGB GME page: https://www.partners.org/Graduate-Medical-Education/Residents-Clinical-Fellows/Salary-Benefits/Basic-Benefits.aspx

• MBTA Pass subsidy
  • PHS Residents are eligible for a subsidized MBTA Public Transit pass, also known as “T-passes”. These passes are offered monthly at a reduced rate of 50%.
  • Link* pass (most popular for those living in the Boston Area) allows travel on the subway (Red, Orange, Blue, and Green lines) as well as the local bus. The subsidized cost is $42.25 a month payroll deducted pre-tax.
  • Commuter Rail/Zone** pass allows travel to the outer suburbs. Each Commuter Rail/Zone pass (Zones 1A through Zone 10) allows you to commute further in/out of Boston. The subsidized rate for these passes range from $42.25 to $199.13 per month payroll deducted pre/post tax depending on which Zone you plan on commuting from. To determine what Zone pass you need please visit the MBTA’s website here, and enter your home stop and your destination.
• Parking
  • PHS Resident Parking Options MGH:
    • Charles River Plaza Underground Garage (209 Cambridge Street on GPS, entrance/exit next to Au Bon Pain)
    • $140/month recurring payroll deduction for 24x7 access for residents not living in zip codes 02141, 02108, 02109, 02113, and 02114. There is no vehicle storage at this location.
    • Charlestown Navy Yard Garage (Building 199, 13th Street)
    • $74/month recurring payroll deduction for 24x7 access (excellent option for vehicle storage for Residents living in the 02141, 02108, 02109, 02113, and 02114 zip codes).
  • PHS Residents and MGH Fellows Living in the 02141, 02108, 02109, 02113, and 02114
    • Charlestown Navy Yard Garage (Building 199, 13th Street) • $74/month recurring payroll deduction for 24x7 access (excellent option for vehicle storage).
  • Night/Weekend Parking:
    • Any Resident/Fellow not living in zip codes 02141, 02108, 02109, 02113, and 02114 is eligible for free night/weekend parking in the Fruit, Parkman, or Yawkey garages (one time registration fee of $25). The hours for night parking are entrance Monday-Thursday after 5:30 pm and exit Tuesday-Friday before 9:30 am. Weekend hours are entrance after 5:30 pm Friday-Sunday and exit before 9:30 am Monday.

• Through the Lease Guaranty Program, Mass General Brigham will guaranty payment to a landlord under specified circumstances. 
• This usually means you do not have to pay a deposit (typically up to 1 months’ worth of rent) before moving in.

Follow this link to learn how to apply for our MGB cost of living stipend.

The Pathology Department's Mallory Library contains current pathology journals, such as Nature, Science, Cell, and more. Clinical pathology and anatomic pathology libraries are also available in both the anatomic and clinical pathology resident rooms and contain a large number of textbooks and reference texts. Both are open 24 hours a day. Treadwell Library is the virtual library of MGH (https://library.massgeneral.org/) and is well equipped with a wide range of journal titles, textbooks, and bibliographic search capabilities. Harvard Medical School's Countway Library (https://countway.harvard.edu/) is three miles away and is one of the largest medical reference libraries. Residents have online access to a large number of Countway’s resources as well.

Other wellbeing resources: https://www.partners.org/Graduate-Medical-Education/Residents-Clinical-Fellows/Well-Being/Resources2.aspx

Please follow this link to learn more about our benefits.

Boston

Boston is a diverse, welcoming, and picturesque coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean that is home to more than 4.5 million people, a flourishing business sector, numerous prestigious colleges and universities, vibrant cultural and historic attractions and prominent professional sports organizations.

Local Attractions and Historic Landmarks

Boston has a rich American history and boasts many landmarks within the city and broader region. A few notable attractions that would be enjoyable all ages include the Freedom Trail walking path, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Old North Church, Boston Tea Party Museum, Boston Public Garden, USS Constitution Museum, and New England Aquarium. The Esplanade is a park along the Charles River that offers a beautiful respite from the busy hospital, and in summer months includes sailing, free concerts, and outdoor family movies.

Museums

Boston is home to world-class museums including the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Isabella Stewart Gardiner Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Boston Museum of Science, Harvard Art Museums, MIT Museum, Boston Children’s Museum, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum, and our very own Mass General Museum.

Entertainment

Boston is home to numerous options of theatre, performing arts, musical concerts, comedy clubs, and more. Of note: Boston Symphony Orchestra is internationally acclaimed and presents more than 250 concerts annually at the beautiful Symphony Hall.

Shopping

Boston offers plenty of shopping to suit a wide range of tastes, from local boutiques and artisans, to national retail chains, to global luxury brands.

Dining

Boston boasts a wide range of dining options from fast casual restaurants to haute cuisine, including a variety of international restaurants and cuisines. Depending on the number of people in your party or day of the week, a reservation may be advisable.

Universities

Boston is one of the world’s best known academic and biotech hubs. The Boston/Cambridge area is home to prestigious Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as well as a number of internationally ranked universities and a thriving biotech community.

Sporting Events and Athletics

Boston is famous for its professional sports teams and proud, loyal fans. Local teams include the New England Patriots (American football), Red Sox (baseball), Celtics (basketball), New England Revolution (football/soccer), and Boston Bruins (hockey).

Boston Weather

Our residents come from all over the world to train at MGH so we understand how scary it can be to move to a brand-new city. We also recognize the added pressures when moving with our families and furry friends in mind! However, rest-assured, Boston is an amazingly diverse city with tons to offer family members and pets of all ages!

School Systems

Some of the best public schools in the country are located in Boston and the surrounding suburbs. Additionally, there are over 100 different colleges within 25 miles of Boston including Harvard and MIT.

Parks

Boston has some of the best public play grounds and inner city splash parks the east coast has to offer. With over 2000 acres of park space, from tiny tot slides to giant jungle gyms, you will likely find an amazing park to fit your family needs. In the winter time, the entire city joins in on the holiday spirit and you can enjoy ice skating, sledding, and festive strolls down many of our historic neighborhoods.

History

In addition to our historic neighborhoods, Boston houses some of the most well-known landmarks that shaped our country’s history. Embark on the Freedom Trail and learn first-hand about the Battle of Bunker Hill, the Boston Tea Party, and the U.S.S Constitution.

Diverse Landscapes

Living in Boston, you’re never far from any type of outdoor activity. If you want beaches, we’ve got them, if you want hiking, you’ll find it, and if you want skiing, it’s just a short drive away. Many of our residents love the beaches in the summer and skiing in the winter!

Interactive Museums, Aquariums, Farms, and Zoos

World-class institutions like the Boston Children's Museum and the Museum of Science can nurture your child’s curiosity and keep them entertained all day. If you’ve got an animal lover on your hands, Boston sports two amazing interactive zoos (Stone Zoo and Franklin Park Zoo) as well as the New England Aquarium. These attractions are all accessible by MBTA public transit.

Pets
Speaking of animal lovers, Boston has plenty to offer in regards to pets! The Boston Commons has 50 acres of land that pets are welcome to stroll through. The Commons also has many designated off-leash areas where it is almost impossible not to see charismatic canines playing and interacting with each other. Walking through Boston Public Gardens or Boston Commons, you sometimes wonder if the pet population outnumbers the human population! For the beach pups out there, after Labor Day, many of the beaches are welcome for all pets to enjoy.

What about our feline friends? Truthfully, many of our residents, attendings, and PAs are cat owners and love their furry felines! Because cats can be so self-sustaining, many of our cat owning residents avoid any catastrophic (pun intended) time constraints during residency. 

"We love Boston summers. We spend most summer weekends on a boat in the harbor or on a beach. (Sporting the Pathology hat)."
- Tyler Miller, 2018-2021 CP Resident

“My family and I have lived in Boston for over four years. Boston is so close to any activities you can think of. From theaters and music, to hikes and skiing. Beaches in summer and mountains in winter. Big city and big nature. Everything is around a 1-hour drive from you.”
- Andrey Prilutskiy, ENT Pathology Fellow (2020-2021)

 







“Boston is a great city for running and the beautiful fall makes up for the long winter.”
- Dan Pearson, CP Resident (Entered 2020)

"Boston is a great place for dogs! There are many parks for socializing and the city is extremely dog friendly. My pups have a better social life than I do!"
- Lucas Massoth, PGY-5 AP/CP Resident (2020-2021)

"Moving across the country and living in Boston has been one of the most amazing experiences! There is so much cultural diversity, and so many different places to explore as a family.”
– Albert Sy, AP/CP Resident (Entered 2020)
















“Boston is great place to take my dog on long walks. We really enjoy walking along the Charles and walking through Boston Common.”
– Melanie Kwan, AP/CP Resident (Entered 2020)

“Boston is a beautiful city full of history where you can walk or run anywhere and find historical landmarks wherever you go.”
- Samantha Champion, Neuropathology Fellow (2017-2021)

“We are fortunate to be highly integrated with the broader clinical and research communities at MGH, and our experience is enhanced by regular interactions with our medical, surgical, and scientific colleagues. It’s exciting to be part of this team!”
- Jonathan Stefely, CP Resident (Entered 2019)

“I have loved my first few months of training at MGH! We are exposed to such a wide variety of cases that you never know what to expect. The attendings, PAs, and residents have been phenomenal teachers and mentors. I could not be more grateful for this opportunity!”
- Albert Sy, AP/CP Resident (Entered 2020)