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UMass Chan Medical School Program

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

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
1202421160
Program director
Virginia VanDuyne
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
611
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 611 applications and invited about 20.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural track.

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: interviewed17%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
13
Interview rate
20.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs18%

Demographics

  • Women85%
  • Men15%
  • White56%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Virginia VanDuyne
Program coordinator
Cassindra Wamester
Coordinator phone
(508) 334-6109
Program phone
(508) 334-6111
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Memorial Medical Center Memorial Campus 119 Belmont Street, Jaquith Ground Worcester, MA 01605 Open in Google Maps

UMass Chan Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does UMass Chan Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. UMass Chan Medical School 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 33% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School 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 Program offer?

UMass Chan Medical School Program offers 13 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 611 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for UMass Chan Medical School 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 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 Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan Medical School Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 17%.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at UMass Memorial Medical Center Memorial Campus 119 Belmont Street, Jaquith Ground Worcester, MA 01605. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

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

The program director is Virginia VanDuyne. The program coordinator, Cassindra Wamester, is the usual contact for application questions.

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