UMass Chan Medical School Program
Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Worcester, MA(Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#79
Specialty Rank
$70,940
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#79
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
73rd Percentile
Top 27% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2202421130
- NRMP Code:
- 3050220C0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 42
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 18
- Female Faculty:
- 88.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 12%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are an urban academic program at a tertiary care center. Our graduates are well-trained generalist OB/GYNs, and well-prepared to match into fellowship, with early and comprehensive subspecialty exposure. Our curriculum emphasizes complex obstetric care, training in minimally invasive and open gynecology procedures, and includes complex family planning training. Residents collaborate in their education and are strong advocates for a marginalized patient population.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
$70,940
PGY-1
$73,602
PGY-2
$77,210
PGY-3
$80,384
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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
- 115(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $694K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,984,205
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
70°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
15.6
Gas (per gallon)
$4.26
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2202421130
- NRMP Code:
- 3050220C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Allocco
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/3/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3050220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UMass Memorial Health (Memorial Campus)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UMass Memorial Health (Memorial Campus)
- Contact Person:
- Sherly Previl
- Contact Email:
- sherly.previl@umassmemorial.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6PGY-4:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 80
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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