Applying to the Anesthesiology Residency

Application Process

The Anesthesiology Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate participates in the ERAS Program for the residency application process. For information about an application for our Anesthesiology Program, visit the ERAS website.

  • Applications received by mail will not be accepted.
  • The deadline for receipt of the ERAS application is December 31.
  • Upon receipt of the application, it will be reviewed and an invitation for an interview will be extended by e-mail to qualified applicants.
  • Interviews are offered based on academic performance, USMLE or COMLEX scores and letters of recommendation.

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Application Requirements

All applicants must fulfill our Resident & Fellow Appointment Requirements.

In addition, you'll need:

  • The USMLE Step 2 score should be at least 240, while COMLEX-USA 1 & 2 should be above 580 to be considered for an interview
  • We only accept applications through ERAS: include 3 letters of recommendation (and one from an anesthesiologist), Dean's letter, medical school transcripts, copies of USMLE/COMLEX scores, and a photo.
  • If you had spent time in another training program, we will need a letter of recommendation from the Program Director.

International Medical School Graduates

In addition to the above, the following are also required:

  • A current ECFMG certificate, valid indefinitely
  • Clinical experience is required within the last two years. Note: Observerships and Externships DO NOT fulfill this requirement.

Institutional Policy on Visa Status

If you are a foreign national, you must enter the United States on an appropriate visa and maintain appropriate visa status throughout your training.

We sponsor residents and fellows on J-1 visas through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Read our Resident Visas Policy.

Interviews

Virtual Interviewing

Consistent with recommendations from the AAMC and the ACGME, UMass Chan-Baystate GME programs will conduct interviews virtually for all applicants.

Please feel free to call us at 413-794-4326 or 800-959-4233 if you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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