Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Surgery Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate is an ACGME-accredited program that combines a tradition of academic excellence with broad-based clinical experience in a Level I trauma center. Offers a high volume of operative cases, with emphasis on personal and professional development through hands-on training in various surgical specialties. The program is committed to launching successful careers for its graduates across different training paradigms.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts international medical graduates (IMGs) as evidenced by the mention of 7 categorical residents, with significant fellowship placement rates (over 80% acceptance into fellowship after graduation).
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 categorical residents (with 1-2 in research lab) each year
Program Website
Address
Baystate Medical Center, 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199, USA
Program Director
Neal Seymour, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has a total of 6 categorical residents in their first year (PGY-1), with additional residents in research roles. The mix typically includes various surgical subspecialties.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents participate in rotations throughout their five-year residency, including General Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Breast Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and more. The curriculum emphasizes clinical experience with a structured progression from PGY-1 to PGY-5, with multiple months dedicated to different surgical specialties each year.
Application
Surgery Residency at UMass Chan-Baystate: Apply through ERAS; specific information to apply is found on the page detailing 'Applying to the surgery residency'. Interview dates are not specified directly, but applicants are usually notified regarding the interview process based on their application submission.
# of Locations
Residents experience a high volume of operative cases at the Baystate Medical Center, which includes a Level I trauma center.
Fellowship
The program has a strong track record of over 80% of graduates being accepted into fellowships. The specific fellowships or affiliated institutions were not detailed in the excerpt, but the mention of fellowship success indicates various potential subspecialties available post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Surgery Department at Baystate Medical Center is recognized for its tradition of academic excellence and leadership in surgical residency education. Residents gain broad-based clinical experience and training across various surgical specialties.
On Call Schedule
Night Float call system
# of Years of Program
5 years of training are provided for residents in the Surgery Residency program.
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Alumni
More than 80% of graduates are accepted into fellowships each year, reflecting high performance.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
4 weeks vacation/year, meal subsidy, free parking, Disability/Malpractice/Health/Life Insurance, Employee assistance program, Free on-site covered garage parking, White coats and laundry service, Food services 24 hours/day and meal support for on-call periods, Private residency workspace, as well as ward-specific workrooms with desktop computers, dictation capability, and computers on wheels (for rounding), Individual sleep quarter for on-call residents, medical library on campus, Discounts for Baystate employees for numerous personal purchases and memberships, “Baystate Perks” program.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
4 weeks vacation/year, with a meal subsidy and additional benefits like free parking and insurance.