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UMass Chan Medical School Program

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

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About UMass Chan Medical School Program

ACGME code
4402421139
Program director
Jennifer LaFemina
Location
Worcester, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,460
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

UMass Chan Medical School Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Worcester, Massachusetts, sponsored by UMass Chan Medical School. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,460 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates2%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White58%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer LaFemina
Program coordinator
Candace Mooney
Coordinator phone
(508) 856-3772
Program phone
(774) 443-0930
Sponsoring institution
UMass Chan Medical School

55 Lake Avenue North Department of Surgery 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 13% of residents at UMass Chan Medical School 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 Medical School Program offer?

UMass Chan Medical School Program offers 8 first-year Surgery positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is UMass Chan Medical School Program?

UMass Chan Medical School Program received 1,460 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is UMass Chan Medical School Program located?

UMass Chan Medical School Program is located at 55 Lake Avenue North Department of Surgery 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 Jennifer LaFemina. The program coordinator, Candace Mooney, is the usual contact for application questions.

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