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UMass Chan Medical School Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

ACGME code
3002421400
Program director
Dina Kandil
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
570
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
40%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$75,626
Per year

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. 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 570 applications and invited about 12.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical interview rate of 11.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 40% 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 $75,626 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 20 vacation days. Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
570
Interview rate
12.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates33%
  • US DO graduates27%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs20%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White47%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other7%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-14$75,6262015
PGY-25$78,4632015
PGY-34$82,3092015
PGY-43$85,6932015
Hours per week (PGY-1)
50
Days off per week
1
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Time in outpatient clinics
100%
Time outside the hospital
100%
Moonlighting allowed
No
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
  • Integrative medicine curriculum (i.e., integrating alternative/complementary medicine with conventional medicine)
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training100%

Contact and location

Program director
Dina Kandil
Program coordinator
Sherry Jakubiak
Coordinator phone
(617) 789-2990
Program phone
(508) 793-6107
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

Department of Pathology One Innovation Drive Three Biotech, Second Floor 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 40% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School 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 Medical School Program offer?

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

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 570 applications and interviewed about 12.3% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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

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 11%.

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

First-year residents at UMass Chan Medical School Program earn $75,626 a year and receive 20 vacation days. First-year residents work about 50 hours a week.

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at Department of Pathology One Innovation Drive Three Biotech, Second Floor 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 Dina Kandil. The program coordinator, Sherry Jakubiak, is the usual contact for application questions.

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