Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Baystate is an independent academic medical center with a large generalist faculty group, a midwifery practice, and every sub-specialty in one location. We have a top-notch simulation center and our residents have received FLS certification since 2011. We have the training and wherewithal to ensure our graduates are confident and competent to meet their career goals. We constantly strive to improve with innovative curriculum and inter-professional education.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1286220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
72
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
196
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
209
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
459
Minimum score
480
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
3
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
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
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
2202412129
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Jacqueline
Middle Name
S
Last Name
Kates
Degrees
MD
Address
UMass Chan Med Sch-Baystate
Dept of Ob/Gyn
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-72.60373 42.122942)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Donais-Martini
Address
Baystate Med Ctr
Dept of Ob/Gyn
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-72.60373 42.122942)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.30
% IMG
11.10
% DO
55.50
% Female
94.40
% Male
5.50
Total Physician
39
Total Non Physician
16
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 | |
| Year | 9 | 1 | |
| Year | 10 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,000 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $71,000 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $74,000 | 20 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $77,000 | 20 | 5 |
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Total Positions
25
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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