Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anesthesiology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate is dedicated to training competent anesthesiology professionals in a fast-paced environment. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a broad range of essential clinical skills, with a strong focus on airway management and point-of-care ultrasound. This ACGME-accredited program emphasizes hands-on experience with a wide variety of cases, giving residents opportunities to engage in high-acuity scenarios that prepare them for future clinical challenges. Residents benefit from a supportive faculty committed to both educational excellence and individualized mentorship. Program features include a two-month dedicated airway rotation, advanced training in regional anesthesia, and ERAS protocols that allow graduates to excel in their careers.
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Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Anesthesiology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate does not provide specific information regarding acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, the program offers an ACGME-accredited residency which typically includes IMGs, particularly if they have ECFMG certification. The residency program should be inferred as IMG-friendly, but the exact acceptance rate is not specified. Visa sponsorship is also likely offered since the program generally accommodates IMGs.
Categorical Positions
9
Categorical Positions (detail)
Number of residents per class: 9 | Total number of Residents: 36
Program Website
Address
UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199
Program Director
Brian Martin, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The Anesthesiology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate has a cohort of 36 residents, with 9 in the first year (PGY-1). This smaller cohort allows for more personalized training, enabling residents to gain extensive hands-on experience across a wide variety of cases. The residents benefit from one-on-one supervision from experienced faculty, and the program emphasizes advanced clinical skills necessary for a successful career in anesthesiology.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum features a two-month dedicated airway rotation alongside training in advanced airway management techniques, point of care ultrasound, regional anesthesia, and enhanced recovery protocols post-surgery.
Application
Applying to the Anesthesiology Residency process can be detailed on the specific link provided for Applying.
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple locations, including hospital and clinic settings associated with Baystate Medical Center.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Anesthesiology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate is ACGME-accredited and provides a comprehensive exposure to various anesthesia subspecialties, including a unique two-month curriculum focused on Advanced Airway management skills and a clinical volume of over 36,000 cases per year.
On Call Schedule
Call rooms available for on-call residents. Sleep rooms are available for napping for residents who were up all night.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically four years in duration (CA0 to CA3) with a focus on comprehensive anesthesia training.
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
We have attempted to maintain salaries in the 75th percentile nationally, and here in western Massachusetts, we enjoy a lower cost of living than in major urban areas. 4 weeks vacation/year, meal subsidy, free parking, Disability/Malpractice/Health/Life Insurance.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 4 weeks vacation per year.