Trainees are encouraged to enjoy the city of Boston and the opportunities for exploration throughout New England. There are frequent outings for residents—from spontaneous get-togethers, to going to escape rooms and holiday parties. They meet at restaurants, gather for bowling leagues and even go to each others’ weddings. Our residents, fellows and attendings form genuine, lasting friendships.
Tufts MC neighborhood:
Boston is the largest city in New England, but it’s easy to find your way around quickly. Tufts Medical Center (Tufts MC) is located in downtown Boston, next to Chinatown and the Theater District and within walking distance of the South End, Back Bay, Boston Common, Downtown Crossing and Faneuil Hall neighborhoods.
We share the Tufts MC campus with several Tufts University science and professional schools, including Tufts University School of Medicine. The campus is close to several historical sites, fitness facilities, hotels and restaurants.
The Tufts MC is near several Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) public transit stops like the Orange Line, which is located across from the main hospital entrance on Washington Street. Other nearby MBTA stops are Downtown Crossing (Red Line, Orange Line) and Boylston (Green Line). Tufts MC is a 15-to-20-minute cab ride from Logan International Airport and within walking distance of South Station. View our campus map and directions.
Tufts MC is located in the heart of Chinatown, and we have a strong focus on working with this community and its residents. We created the Asian Health Initiative to improve the health and well-being of Asian communities through education, research and access to quality healthcare services. We aim to identify public health issues of particular prevalence or concern in the Asian community and to work collaboratively with neighborhood organizations to address health issues in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way.
Living in Boston:
Boston is a vibrant city that is full of history. From the Boston Tea Party to the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, our city has seen some of the pinnacle times in our nation’s growth. Walking along the streets of Boston (we recommend the Duck Boat Tour or a walk along the Freedom Trail), you can still visit many of the city’s famous landmarks.
Boston is also home to many universities and major healthcare institutions. The city has the nation’s highest concentration of colleges, with many alums who stay after graduation to work and live in the city. This large population of young adults creates an atmosphere of people eager to network, get to know one another and have fun.
One of the things Boston is best known for is its sports teams and fanatical fans. The Celtics, Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox all call Boston home. While we root for all the local teams, Tufts MC has a major relationship with the Boston Bruins. The Bruins president, Cam Neely and the Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care have donated more than $25 million to help build up our cancer programs, hematology/oncology research, the Neely Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit and the Neely House, which currently houses our blood bank.