Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate.

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
1102421116
Program director
Adam Kellogg
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates28%
  • US DO graduates59%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White85%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%

Contact and location

Program director
Adam Kellogg
Program coordinator
Kathleen Diederich
Coordinator phone
(143) 794-5999
Program phone
(413) 794-5999
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Emergency Medicine 759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan - Baystate Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan - Baystate Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UMass Chan - Baystate Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is UMass Chan - Baystate Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UMass Chan - Baystate Program offer?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program offers 16 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has UMass Chan - Baystate Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Emergency Medicine 759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan - Baystate.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

The program director is Adam Kellogg. The program coordinator, Kathleen Diederich, is the usual contact for application questions.