Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate.

ACGME code
3002421413
Program director
Wayne Duke
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
578
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
85%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$74,551
Per year

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 578 applications and invited about 8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 85% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

First-year residents earn $74,551 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. 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
  • 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: interviewed7%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
578
Interview rate
8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates14%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs64%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White43%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%
  • Other21%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-13$74,551205
PGY-24$77,756205
PGY-33$81,065205
PGY-44$84,581205
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
8
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
Yes

Educational opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
  • Debt management or financial counseling
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English Language
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Wayne Duke
Program coordinator
Kerry Hayes
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-5085
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Pathology 759 Chestnut Street Springfield, MA 01199 Open in Google Maps

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 85% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

UMass Chan - Baystate Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 578 applications and interviewed about 8% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan - Baystate Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 7%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

First-year residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program earn $74,551 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

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

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

The program director is Wayne Duke. The program coordinator, Kerry Hayes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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