Apply to UMass Chan!

Meet our new intern class for 2022-23!


Social equity and inclusion is an important mission of our residency – read more
about the work we are doing with our residency and faculty! 

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION? Contact Michael Smith, MS, Associate Director of Admissions at Michael.Smith@umassmemorial.org or 508-334-8023.  

We only accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and fill PGY-1 positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) only.  Please note that we cannot accept applications sent to us via fax or email! 

We welcome applicants from both US and international medical schools each year and we are excited we have both overseas graduates and domestic graduates in our current residency class!  Check out our recent residency graduates from international medical schools.

A complete application file for all LCME and International Medical Graduates must include: 

• Completed ERAS Application
• Medical School Transcript indicating medical school graduation within 5 years
• Medical School Dean's letter
• Passing scores on USMLE 1, 2, 2CS, or COMLEX exams by second attempt 
• At least 3 recommendation letters from faculty supervisors
• Personal Statement
• Interview

PLEASE NOTE:  In addition to your personal statement, please answer the supplemental question below for us (this question is for both U.S. and international applicants.) Feel free to either add it to the bottom of your personal statement or you can email it separately to Michael.Smith@umassmemorial.org and we will include it in your ERAS file. 
 
In our program, we have the privilege of caring for vulnerable and marginalized people. We recognize that aspects of an applicant's path, including their identity and life experiences, may inform their attitudes towards this group. Therefore, we would like to learn about the path each of our applicants took to reach residency.  How do your identity and your experiences influence your perspectives on medicine and your approach to the care of vulnerable populations?

Additional application requirements for International Medical Graduates:

• Valid ECFMG Certificate (continued below)
• The preferred visa option is J-1.  
• 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 

The Match

Our program is like three residencies in one!  Applicants may list one, two, or all three health centers on their match list depending upon personal preference. 

Applicants must interview at each health center they intend to rank since each health center constructs its own rank list. The UMass Worcester Family Medicine Residency has three separate match numbers – one for each health center :