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UMass Chan - Baystate Program

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

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
4002431303
Program director
Deepika Sundararaj
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
600
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 600 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 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
4
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates47%
  • US DO graduates53%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White60%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino7%

Contact and location

Program director
Deepika Sundararaj
Program coordinator
Quettcy Garay
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-2535
Program phone
(413) 794-5024
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Psychiatry 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?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 600 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Psychiatry 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 Deepika Sundararaj. The program coordinator, Quettcy Garay, is the usual contact for application questions.