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UMass Chan Medical School Program

Psychiatry residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School.

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
4002421234
Program director
Auralyd Padilla
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
793
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 793 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers women's health track.

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
7
Interview rate
11.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates79%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White67%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Auralyd Padilla
Program coordinator
Linda Scheible
Coordinator phone
(508) 856-4087
Program phone
(508) 856-5651
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

University of Massachusetts Medical School 55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, MA 01655 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 4% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UMass Chan Medical School Program offer?

UMass Chan Medical School Program offers 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 793 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at University of Massachusetts Medical School 55 Lake Avenue, North Worcester, MA 01655. Its sponsoring institution is UMass Chan Medical School.

Who is the program director of UMass Chan Medical School Program?

The program director is Auralyd Padilla. The program coordinator, Linda Scheible, is the usual contact for application questions.