PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program

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

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
3202412106
Program director
Kenneth Bujold
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,218
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
45%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,218 applications and invited about 26.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 45% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
26.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs28%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White55%
  • Asian24%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kenneth Bujold
Program coordinator
Erica Lunden
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-5084
Program phone
(413) 794-1701
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Children's Hospital 759 Chestnut Street S3581 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 45% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

UMass Chan - Baystate Program offers 9 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 1,218 applications and interviewed about 26.7% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Children's Hospital 759 Chestnut Street S3581 Springfield, MA 01199. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan - Baystate.

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

The program director is Kenneth Bujold. The program coordinator, Erica Lunden, is the usual contact for application questions.

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