The Perfect Housing Match for Boston Med Students

Work towards your degree in medicine while you live in unmatched comfort! The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s convenient Brighton location is the perfect housing match for Boston Med Students, providing easy access to a wide array of Boston medical centers, hospitals and medical schools.

Medical Centers and Hospitals

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center

Say goodbye to the days of long commutes when St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center is right next door to The Overlook. Located a quick 2-minute walk away, St. E’s is a major teaching affiliate of the Tufts University School of Medicine.

Franciscan Children’s Hospital

Situated just a 10-minute walk or 5-minute drive away is Franciscan Children’s Hospital. Their services range from children’s mental health, dental care and special education through the Kennedy Day School. Franciscan Children’s has been providing unparalleled services for children with complex medical needs since 1949.

Mount Auburn Hospital

Located in Cambridge, Mount Auburn Hospital is a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. It was the first hospital founded in Cambridge back in 1886 and is responsible for educating generations of individuals in the healthcare industry. This historic hospital is just a 10-minute drive away from our Brighton community.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Known as the second largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital is just a 14-minute drive from The Overlook. BWH is the largest hospital in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area and was established in 1980 after three Harvard-affiliated hospitals merged together.

Medical Schools

Harvard Medical School

Located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Harvard Medical School is just a 15-minute drive or 25-minute train ride from The Overlook. Established in 1782, HMS has made it a goal to nurture a diverse group of leaders on the front lines of medicine and science. If you’re a future leader attending the school, The Overlook provides easy commuting, making it more convenient to further your education.

Boston University School of Medicine

Founded in 1848, The Boston University School of Medicine has a long tradition of research and innovation. Situated in the historic South End of Boston, you can pursue the study and practice of medicine just 20 minutes away from The Overlook. We believe you deserve a comfortable home while you push the frontier of scientific and medical knowledge at BUSM.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Ranked as one of the world’s best medical research institutions for clinical medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine is 25 minutes away in downtown Boston. Established in 1893, Tufts has been preparing students to become skilled, passionate health care providers for over 120 years. TUSM is also affiliated with St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, located right next door to our community.

No matter where you choose to further your medical career, The Overlook at St. Gabriel’s is here to help you live comfortably through your journey in Boston. Contact our team to schedule a tour or for any additional information!


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