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UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

About UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program

ACGME code
1202431159
Program director
Eric Rosenthal
Location
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
762
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
62%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 762 applications and invited about 12.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed10%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
5
Positions filled
5
Applications received
762
Interview rate
12.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
Yes

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs31%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White13%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Rosenthal
Program coordinator
Angelique Ranno
Coordinator phone
(508) 856-3821
Program phone
(978) 343-5270
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency Program 326 Nichols Road Fitchburg, MA 01420 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) 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 Medical School (Fitchburg) Program IMG-friendly?

About 62% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program offer?

UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program offers 5 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program?

UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program received 762 applications and interviewed about 12.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) 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 Medical School (Fitchburg) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Do program signals help at UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 10%.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program is located at Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency Program 326 Nichols Road Fitchburg, MA 01420. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program?

The program director is Eric Rosenthal. The program coordinator, Angelique Ranno, is the usual contact for application questions.

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