UMass Chan Medical School Program
About This Program
Based at a large medical school with award-winning GME support and 60+ other specialty programs. Large clinical volume, level 1 trauma center with faculty to resident ratio in the learner's favor. Lots of one:one clinical training. State of the Art Virtual EYE Hospital including EyeSi surgical cataract/vitrectomy simulator, direct & indirect ophthalmoscopy simulators and EyeSim anatomy simulator. Busy urban Eye Center treating a wide number of cultures and socio-economic patients. Training for t
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Benjamin Botsford, MD, BS
UMass Chan Medical School
Primary Program Contact
Louise Tetreault, MD
UMass Chan Med Sch
Locations
UMass Chan Medical School
Ophthalmology
281 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA 01605-2138
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
201 Highland St
Clinton, MA 01510
157 Union St
Marlboro, MA 01752
281 Lincoln St
Worcester, MA 01605
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
Year 1 through Year 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.