Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Berkshire Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center.

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About Berkshire Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1402411179
Program director
Steven Lamontagne
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
Applicants
5,719
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
91%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Berkshire Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center. It offers 15 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 5,719 applications and invited about 2.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Interview rate
2.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates5%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs68%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White18%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Steven Lamontagne
Program coordinator
Jill Olasin
Coordinator phone
(413) 447-2839
Sponsoring institution
Berkshire Medical Center

725 North Street Department of Medicine Pittsfield, MA 01201 Open in Google Maps

Berkshire Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Berkshire Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 91% of residents at Berkshire Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Berkshire Medical Center Program offer?

Berkshire Medical Center Program offers 15 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Berkshire Medical Center Program?

Berkshire Medical Center Program received 5,719 applications and interviewed about 2.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Berkshire Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Berkshire Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Berkshire Medical Center Program located?

Berkshire Medical Center Program is located at 725 North Street Department of Medicine Pittsfield, MA 01201. Its sponsoring institution is Berkshire Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Berkshire Medical Center Program?

The program director is Steven Lamontagne. The program coordinator, Jill Olasin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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