Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UMass Chan General Surgery Residency focuses on training culturally-sensitive surgeons in surgical education, health care delivery, and research such that trainees are competent and confident at graduation. This is achieved through an experience with high clinical volume, across all specialties, in both the university and community settings as well as a focus on personal and professional growth.
Total Program Size
12
10
8
8
8
Program best described as
University-based
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
3050440P0
3050440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
130
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
No
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
80
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
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
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
60
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
80
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4402421139
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
48
Program Director
First Name
Jennifer
Last Name
LaFemina
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Massachusetts Chan Med Sch
Dept of Surgery
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.762063 42.275112)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Candace
Last Name
Scanlon
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Massachusetts Chan Med Sch
Dept of Surgery
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-71.762063 42.275112)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
90.50
% IMG
8.00
% DO
1.30
% Female
54.70
% Male
45.20
Total Physician
59
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 11 | 1 | |
| Year | 11 | 1 | |
| Year | 11 | 1 | |
| Year | 11 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,212 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 2 | $70,771 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 3 | $74,241 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 4 | $77,292 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 5 | $80,818 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 6 | $80,283 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 7 | $84,375 | 20 | 15 |
| Year 8 | $86,098 | 20 | 15 |
Total Positions
46
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Part-time/shared schedule positions
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.umassmed.edu/globalassets/graduate-medical-education/documents/policies-2022-updated/gme-loa-policy-edits-10052022.pdf