UMass Chan - Baystate Program

Pathology-anatomic and clinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Springfield, MA(Springfield, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
#127
Specialty Rank
$72,100
PGY1 Salary
92.3%
IMG %
#127
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
11th Percentile
Top 89% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002421413
NRMP Code:
1286300C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
55

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
199
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
44.4%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Baystate Medical Center is a major teaching, clinical, and research facility and the regional campus of UMass Chan Medical School. The Baystate Pathology residency training program provides integrated training in anatomic and clinical pathology. Our faculty and residents create a cooperative and friendly environment in which you acquire the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful pathologist. We rely heavily on your feedback to make improvements that maximize the educational benefits.

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
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,100
PGY-1
$75,200
PGY-2
$78,400
PGY-3
$81,800
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Springfield, MA
Metropolitan Area
Springfield, MA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
0

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
38.0%(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

Nominal Salary
$72,100
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$62,155
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3002421413
NRMP Code:
1286300C0STEP
Total Positions:
13
Interviews:
55
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
James D Mueller
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
11/9/2026 - 1/22/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
195
Min Step 2 Score:
199

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1286300C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UMass Chan-Baystate
Primary Teaching Site:
UMass Chan-Baystate
Contact Person:
Kerry Hayes

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
199
Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
92.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
97th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
7.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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