UMass Chan - Baystate Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Springfield, MA(Springfield, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
48
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
6.5%
IMG %
#115
Emergency Medicine Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1102421116
- NRMP Code:
- 1286110C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 180
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 53.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our mission is to train and support our residents to become outstanding clinicians, able to care for the most critically ill patients in any setting through a team centered approach with an emphasis on maintaining their own wellness and resiliency. We are the loan referral center and urban safety net hospital for a large population in western New England. This gives our trainees broad experience with a diverse patient population with complex medical needs. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,000
PGY-1
$73,000
PGY-2
$76,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 116(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $644K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 39.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 123K
- Median Age
- 51 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.32
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
71°F
Winter
36°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
62"
Humidity
76%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.41
Restaurant Meal
14.7
Gas (per gallon)
$4.02
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1102421116
- NRMP Code:
- 1286110C0
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 180
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Adam R Kellogg
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 28
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1286110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UMass Chan-Baystate
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UMass Chan-Baystate
- Contact Person:
- Kathleen Diederich
- Contact Email:
- kathleen.diederich@baystatehealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 60.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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