UMass Chan Medical School Program
About This Program
Community radiology elective - rotations at smaller affiliate hospitals within our UMass System allows residents to experience a different working dynamic and engage with members of the larger Central Massachusetts community. Executive Leadership Elective - work directly with department chair to gain exposure to larger departmental operations and administration. Others: Communication skills curriculum, Procedural skills simulation curriculum, GME Medical Education Track, community service events
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
George (Chip) Watts, MD
UMass Chan Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Beena GopalKrishnan
UMass Chan Med Sch
Locations
UMass Chan Med Sch
Dept of Radiology S1-857
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 01605-2982
119 Belmont 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
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
Sep 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Oct 26, 2026 - Jan 14, 2027
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-2 through PGY-5
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.