UMass Chan - Baystate Program
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Springfield, MA(Springfield, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#160
Specialty Rank
$75,200
PGY1 Salary
30.8%
IMG %
#160
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4202412088
- NRMP Code:
- 1286420A0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Christopher Mudge
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 37.2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at UMass Chan - Baystate is located in Springfield, MA, in the western part of the state. Springfield is the third largest city in Massachusetts. As the largest healthcare provider in Western Massachusetts, Baystate Health provides care for a large and diverse patient population. Baystate Medical Center, the home of the residency program, is a large, tertiary care center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and has a pediatric hospital.
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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,200
PGY-1
$75,200
PGY-2
$78,400
PGY-3
$81,800
PGY-4
$85,200
PGY-5
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
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
- 36.5%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 6,984,205
- 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:
- 4202412088
- NRMP Code:
- 1286420A0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher Mudge
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1286420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UMass Chan-Baystate
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UMass Chan-Baystate
- Contact Person:
- Gail Wall
- Contact Email:
- gail.wall@baystatehealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 30.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 36th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 23.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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