Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Berkshire offers simulation training at the ACS accredited simulation lab at Baystate Medical Center leading to FLS, FES certification. PGY2 rotation at UMMS in transplant surgery, PGY3 rotation in surgical oncology at Roger Williams Medical Center, PGY3 rotation in cardiothoracic surgery at Baystate, PGY4 rotations in pediatric and trauma surgery are all part of the program.
Total Program Size
4
2
2
2
2
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
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
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
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
229
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
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)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
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
Not available
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402400410
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
99
Program Director
First Name
Michael
Middle Name
R
Last Name
DiSiena
Degrees
DO
Address
Berkshire Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery Warriner 3
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
Paula
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Downer
Degrees
MBA
Address
Berkshire Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery
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
0.00
% IMG
0.00
% DO
100.00
% Female
34.40
% Male
65.50
Total Physician
1
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,894 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $68,473 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $71,281 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $74,131 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $77,209 | 20 | 15 |
Total Positions
12
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
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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