Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Obstetrics Gynecology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate offers a rigorous ACGME-accredited training program designed to cultivate competent and compassionate healthcare leaders. Each year, the program welcomes six residents who benefit from a supportive academic environment, high surgical volumes, and extensive exposure to diverse patient populations. The curriculum is structured to provide comprehensive training across various obstetric and gynecologic specialties, fostering collaborative learning among residents, faculty, and a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Obstetrics Gynecology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate does not explicitly mention information related to the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or any specific IMG acceptance rates. However, in the context of residency programs in the U.S., if not stated explicitly, it is common practice for programs to accept IMGs as long as they meet certain eligibility criteria, which often include ECFMG certification and possible visa sponsorship.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 residents per year; total number of residents: 24
Program Website
Address
UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Baystate Health, Springfield, MA
Program Director
Jacqueline Kates, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has a total of 24 residents, with 6 in the PGY-1 year and a gender ratio of 5 male to 19 female residents. Recent metrics show that about 25% of graduates enter fellowship training within five years post-residency.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
PGY1: Fundamentals (4 weeks), Perinatal Diagnostic Center/Genetics (4 weeks), Primary & Preventive Care (4 weeks), L&D (8 weeks), Night Float (8 weeks), Gynecology (8 weeks), GYN Oncology (4 weeks), GYN Consult (4 weeks), ED/Women’s Evaluation and Treatment Unit (4 weeks). PGY2: Reproductive Health (4 weeks), MFM (4 weeks), Gynecology (8 weeks), L&D (8 weeks), Night Float (8 weeks), REI/PAG (4 weeks), GYN Oncology (4 weeks), Urogynecology (4 weeks), Critical Care & Critical Thinking (4 weeks). PGY3: MFM (4 weeks), REI/PAG (4 weeks), L&D (8 weeks), Gynecology (8 weeks), Night Float (8 weeks), Elective (8 weeks), GYN Oncology (4 weeks), Reproductive Health (4 weeks). PGY4: Urogynecology (8 weeks), Gynecology (8 weeks), GYN Oncology (8 weeks), L&D (8 weeks), Night Float (8 weeks), Administrative Chief/Quality Improvement (8 weeks).
Application
The application process for the Obstetrics Gynecology Residency includes information available at the applying to the program link. Specific information about deadlines or required documents was not found in the provided text.
# of Locations
11 locations
Fellowship
The residency program emphasizes training that prepares residents to pursue various postgraduate fellowships. Recent graduates have entered a variety of fellowship programs, although specific fellowships and affiliated institutions are not detailed in the text. It mentions that the program has direct access to multiple subspecialties and expert mentoring which aids in pursuing fellowship opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The ACGME-accredited Obstetrics-Gynecology Residency at UMass Chan - Baystate offers a rigorous education in a genuinely caring environment with a strong commitment to training well-rounded and effective leaders.
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# of Years of Program
4 years
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salaries in the 75th percentile; call room for each resident; meal subsidy; free on-campus parking; disability/malpractice/health/life insurance; annual resident and class retreats. 4 weeks vacation/year; resident library on L&D; large library on campus.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents receive 4 weeks of vacation per year, along with meal subsidies and free on-campus parking.