Internal Medicine/PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate.

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
7002432024
Program director
Natalya Maharaj
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
307
Latest cycle
Interview rate
46.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 307 applications and invited about 46.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 63 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
46.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White59%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Natalya Maharaj
Program coordinator
Joshua Wielgosz
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-3998
Program phone
(413) 794-6592
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center, Inc. 759 Chestnut Street Springfield Rm 2575 Springfield, MA 01199 Open in Google Maps

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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 9% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

UMass Chan - Baystate Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 307 applications and interviewed about 46.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Medical Center, Inc. 759 Chestnut Street Springfield Rm 2575 Springfield, MA 01199. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan - Baystate.

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

The program director is Natalya Maharaj. The program coordinator, Joshua Wielgosz, is the usual contact for application questions.