Additional Information
Financial Information
Below estimates the cost of re-locating to and living in Boston. Our internship program is designed so that you do not need a car to attend the internship or our offsite rotations. We have an excellent public transportation system.
Costs
Tuition -- $5,200 per intern, includes $1,000 deposit due upon acceptance to the program.
Housing (rental in/near Boston area) -- $900-$1,200/month
American Dietetic Association affiliate membership -- $50/year
Lab coat (2) -- $60 - $80
Health insurance -- $150 - $170/month (if purchased through the Massachusetts Health Connector website)
Transportation (subway/bus) -- $60/month (visit the MBTA website for more specific details)
Food-Medication Interaction reference -- $30
Food/Meals outside of hospital -- $200/month
Benefits
The following are provided by BIDMC:
Meals -- up to $600/year in our three retail areas at BIDMC
Professional liability insurance
Registration fees to conferences (i.e., Children's Hospital Boston pediatric conference)
Discounted Red Sox tickets (i.e., $5 per ticket, up to 2 at a time)
Discounted entertainment tickets
