SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

UMass Chan - Baystate Program

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

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About UMass Chan - Baystate Program

ACGME code
4402411138
Program director
Neal Seymour
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
989
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Springfield, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan - Baystate. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 989 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 71 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 1
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White65%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Neal Seymour
Program coordinator
Joy Isotti
Coordinator phone
(413) 794-4698
Program phone
(413) 794-5161
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan - Baystate

Baystate Medical Center Department of Surgery 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 16% of residents at UMass Chan - Baystate Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does UMass Chan - Baystate Program offer?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program offers 7 first-year Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan - Baystate Program?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program received 989 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is UMass Chan - Baystate Program located?

UMass Chan - Baystate Program is located at Baystate Medical Center Department of Surgery 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 Neal Seymour. The program coordinator, Joy Isotti, is the usual contact for application questions.

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