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Berkshire Medical Center Program

Surgery residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center.

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About Berkshire Medical Center Program

ACGME code
4402400410
Program director
Michael DiSiena
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
827
Latest cycle
IMG residents
42%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Berkshire Medical Center Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by Berkshire Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 827 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael DiSiena
Program coordinator
Patricia Armstrong
Coordinator phone
(413) 395-7916
Program phone
(413) 447-2741
Sponsoring institution
Berkshire Medical Center

725 North Street Department of Surgery, Warriner 3 Pittsfield, MA 01201 Open in Google Maps

Berkshire Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Berkshire Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Berkshire Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 42% of residents at Berkshire Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Berkshire Medical Center Program offer?

Berkshire Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Berkshire Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Berkshire Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Berkshire Medical Center Program located?

Berkshire Medical Center Program is located at 725 North Street Department of Surgery, Warriner 3 Pittsfield, MA 01201. Its sponsoring institution is Berkshire Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Berkshire Medical Center Program?

The program director is Michael DiSiena. The program coordinator, Patricia Armstrong, is the usual contact for application questions.

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