Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program

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

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
4202412088
Program director
Joseph Makris
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
728
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate.

In the latest application cycle the program received 728 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • 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: interviewed30%
  • Silver signal: interviewed22%
  • No signal: interviewed13%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed9%
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White50%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Makris
Program coordinator
Gail Wall, C-TAGME
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-3521
Program phone
(508) 856-2783
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Radiology 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?

About 31% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 728 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

Applicants who sent UMass Chan - Baystate Program a gold signal received interviews about 30% of the time, silver signals about 22%, and applicants without a signal about 13%.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Medical Center, Inc. Department of Radiology 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 Joseph Makris. The program coordinator, Gail Wall, C-TAGME, is the usual contact for application questions.

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