Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We provide exceptional clinical education to produce highly-qualified future primary care, hospitalist, and subspecialist physicians who receive a high degree of hands-on clinical experience during training. We are committed to collaborating with residents to provide a community atmosphere to support growth and independence throughout training. Residents at BMC work in a diverse and academic environment, teaching and supervising medical students from three nearby affiliated medical schools.
Total Program Size
18
13
13
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1281140C0
1281140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
150
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
Yes
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
425
Minimum score
425
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
12
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1402411179
Beeper or Home Call
0
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Steven
Middle Name
P
Last Name
Lamontagne
Degrees
MD
Address
Berkshire Med Ctr
Dept of Internal Med
725 North St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.249317 42.459563)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jill
Last Name
Olasin
Address
Berkshire Med Ctr
Dept of Internal Med
725 North St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.249317 42.459563)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
1.50
% IMG
91.60
% DO
6.80
% Female
75.70
% Male
24.20
Total Physician
56
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
32.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,894 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $68,473 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $71,282 | 20 | 999 |
Total Positions
44
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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