| Finding a job in the Boston Metro Area |
If you’re looking to relocate to a New England city with plenty of charm and class, Boston, Massachusetts might be a good match for you. The largest city in the region and the state capital, Boston is an old city (home of the Boston Tea Party, a cute name for a major historical event) brimming with culture and economic growth.
Perhaps the most striking aspect of this great city is the sheer volume of academic institutions. Called the Athens of America, Boston has over 100 colleges and universities in its greater metropolitan area. In fact, Boston University is the city’s fourth largest employer. Each academic institution has its own emphasis of studies and research, ranging anywhere from law to film. This academia concentration colors the entire city and even seeps into the public school system, ranked by Forbes Magazine in 2002 as the best among large city public school systems.
As a physician, you’ll be happy to know that academic Boston is also major medicine hub with several renowned medical and research facilities. The Longwood Medical Area is heavily populated with such facilities including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The majority of these institutions are internationally renowned and associated with nearby universities, which is ideal for doctors looking to fill academic roles in addition to their clinical practice. For example, the New England Medical Center is affiliated with Tufts University while the Boston Medical Center, the largest trauma center in the Boston metro area, is the main teaching facility for the Boston University School of Medicine.
In addition to a wealth of job opportunities for physicians, Boston is a culturally satisfying city with several performing arts venues. The Boston Opera House, Cutler Majestic Theatre, and Citi Performing Arts Center are just a few of the reputed theatres in the district. There are also several entertainment events during certain times of the year. For example, around the Fourth of July there are week-long “Harborfest” festivities culminated by a Boston Pops concert with fireworks along the banks of the Charles River.
And how ‘bout those Red Sox? The 2007 World Series champions, also known as the Boston Red Sox, are one of the founding members of the American League of Major League Baseball. If you’re a sports-loving doctor, swing by Fenway Park—the oldest sports stadium in active use—to catch a game of “America’s favorite pastime.” If your sporting taste runs more toward football, Boston proudly claims the New England Patriots as their own (even though the team technically plays in a nearby suburb. A minor detail.) This talented team has won three super bowls since 2001 and played an undefeated season in 2008 until the super bowl where they were narrowly defeated by the Giants. Nevertheless, sport journalists predict a bright future for this promising team.
With everything from football to Harvard Medical School, Boston is a natural pick for doctors who love New England and a bustling, eclectic environment.