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UMass Chan Medical School Program

Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
2602421170
Program director
Nicola DeAngelis
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
431
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 431 applications and invited about 24.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
24.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates96%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White73%
  • Asian12%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicola DeAngelis
Program coordinator
Autum Kukowski
Coordinator phone
(774) 442-4262
Program phone
(508) 334-1145
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA 01655 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 4% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

UMass Chan Medical School Program offers 5 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 431 applications and interviewed about 24.1% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at 55 Lake Avenue North Worcester, MA 01655. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

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

The program director is Nicola DeAngelis. The program coordinator, Autum Kukowski, is the usual contact for application questions.