UMass Chan Medical School Program
About This Program
The Division of Geriatric Medicine is within both departments of Medicine and Family Medicine; enthusiastic clinician educators; strong geriatric primary care and skilled nursing facility experiences.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Erika Zimmons, DO, MS
UMass Chan Medical School
Primary Program Contact
Lynn Chickering
UMass Chan Med Sch
Locations
UMass Chan Medical School
Biotech 1 Ste 100
365 Plantation St
Worcester, MA 01605-2397
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
281 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA 01605
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 01605-2982
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
189 May St
Worcester, MA 01602
227 E Mountain St
Worcester, MA 01606
25 Oriol Dr
Worcester, MA 01605
40 Julio Dr
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
39 Queen St
Worcester, MA 01610
378 Plantation St
Worcester, MA 01605
559 Plantation St
Worcester, MA 01605
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Nov 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 19, 2026 - Nov 6, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.