UMass Chan Medical School Program
About This Program
The UMass URPS fellowship is one of the most well-rounded Urogyn programs in the US including vaginal, robotic, and open abdominal surgical approaches of pelvic oral prolapse. With the addition of Baystate as a fully integrated second site, UMass fellows consistently exceed the pre-2022 recommended numbers of cases in every category.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cynthia Hall, MD
UMass Memorial Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Jaklynn Hernandez, MD
UMass Chan Sch of Med
Locations
UMass Memorial Med Ctr
Female Pelvic Med/Reconstructive Surgery
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 01605
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 01605-2982
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 19, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 1, 2026 - Jun 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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-5 through PGY-7
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.