Our Application Process
Thank you for your interest in the UMass Fitchburg Family Medicine Residency. Applicants wishing to be considered for an interview need to submit the application materials as listed below:
Application Requirements
• ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System) application
• Medical school transcript indicating medical school graduation within
five years
• Three or more letters of reference
• Passing score on USMLE 1 or COMLEX 1. Passing scores on USMLE STEP 2 CK and STEP 2 CS or COMLEX 2 CE and COMLEX 2 PE
Additional Considerations
• Demonstrated interest in the discipline of family medicine
• Demonstrated interest in care for the underserved and community service
• Language skills relevant to our community population
(such as English, Spanish, Portuguese, etc.)
Requirements for International Graduates
• Certification by ECFMG
• Willingness for those needing a visa to accept J-1 Visa
• Minimum of 6 months of prior U.S. or equivalent clinical experience
with significant patient care responsibility to include:
Direct patient contact
History taking
Physical examinations
Development of differential diagnoses
Identification of relevant clinical findings
Problem assessments
Formulation of management plans
Observerships/externships which do not include the above
cannot be accepted
Notes
• Unsolicited applications by mail or e-mail will negatively impact
the consideration of candidates
• Candidates must meet licensing requirements in the state of
Massachusetts
• Successful candidates must be able to perform all duties and
responsibilities of a resident in family medicine and meet
the requirements and standards of the University of
Massachusetts Medical School and the UMass Memorial
Medical Center Credentialing Committee.
Interviews are scheduled by invitation from November through January. Group visits on Wednesdays allow candidates to learn from the inquiries of others and provide the opportunity to have numerous team members dedicate time for your visit.
NRMP policy requires that each training program provide complete and accurate information to interviewees, including a sample contract and the institution's policies on visa status and eligibility for appointment to a residency or fellowship position, as applicable. Please find additional information here.
Additional Resources
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Office
