UMass Chan - Baystate Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.