UMass Chan Medical School Program
About This Program
As a residency under the UMass Chan Medical School, in collaboration with its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health, the residencys mission aligns with the missions of these institutions. UMass Chan General Surgery Residency Program is committed to improving the health and well-being of diverse communities in Central Massachusetts and residents through culturally-sensitive excellence in surgical education, health care delivery, and research. Through a training that focuses on these pillars, pa
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer LaFemina, MD
Univ of Massachusetts Chan Med Sch
Primary Program Contact
Candace Mooney, BS
Univ of Massachusetts Chan Med Sch
Locations
Univ of Massachusetts Chan Med Sch
Dept of Surgery
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
119 Belmont St
Worcester, MA 01605-2982
60 Hospital Rd
Leominster, MA 01420
14 Prospect St
Milford, MA 01757
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- A letter from program leadership (such as program director or Chair)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) 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
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 8
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.