UMass Chan Medical School (Fitchburg) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.
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- ACGME code
- 1202431159
- Program director
- Eric Rosenthal
- Location
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 5
- Interview rate
- 12.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.