Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pathology Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate is a 4-year ACGME-accredited program that integrates training in anatomic and clinical pathology. This program is hosted at Baystate Medical Center, a significant academic medical center and the regional campus of UMass Chan Medical School. The curriculum emphasizes a diverse range of clinical cases, backed by a state-of-the-art molecular diagnostics lab. The program promotes a collaborative learning environment where residents can thrive both personally and professionally.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pathology Residency at Baystate Health does not explicitly mention details pertinent to International Medical Graduates (IMGs), such as IMG acceptance rates or explicit eligibility criteria for international graduates. However, acceptance of ECFMG certification and visa sponsorships like H-1B or J-1 might also indicate friendliness towards IMGs. There is no direct information indicating the number of current or past IMG residents in the program.
Categorical Positions
13
Categorical Positions (detail)
13 total residents, with details on 2 fellowships (Cytopathology + Breast & Gyn Pathology); no mention of prelim or rural positions.
Program Website
Address
Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199
Program Director
James D. Mueller, MD, PhD
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Current Residents
Overview
There are currently 13 residents enrolled in the pathology residency program at Baystate Medical Center. The department engages in substantial case volumes and provides diverse clinical experiences essential for developing competent pathologists.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Each year the residents get a balance of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology rotations including Anatomic Pathology (26 months) and Clinical Pathology (19 months), along with 3 months of elective rotations and a dedicated research rotation during the PGY2 year.
Application
Length of program: 4 years. Total number of residents: 13. Number of Faculty: 20. Number of fellowships: 2 (Cytopathology + Breast & Gyn Pathology).
# of Locations
The residents will train at Baystate Medical Center and potentially at other affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The Pathology Residency program offers fellowships in Cytopathology and Breast & Gyn Pathology. These are notable pathways that recent graduates have pursued, showcasing the program's commitment to prepare residents for competitive subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pathology Residency program is a 4-year ACGME-accredited program that provides an integrated training in both anatomic and clinical pathology.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years
Housing
Free parking.
Alumni
All the residents of my class got fellowships at the places we wanted. That speaks tons about this program.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Salaries in the 75th percentile nationally, 4 weeks vacation/year, Free parking, Disability/Malpractice/Health/Life Insurance, Excellent on-campus library and online resources.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
4 weeks vacation/year.