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UMass Chan Medical School Program

Gastroenterology (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Worcester, MA
12
Positions
$80,384
PGY1 Salary
18.2%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1442421008
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
46

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.60
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
36.40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UMass Memorial Medical Center serves a diverse patient population with a large catchment area in Central Massachusetts. We have an active liver transplantation center, IBD clinic, and advanced endoscopy fellowship which allow for greater trainee exposure to subspecialties within GI. The fellowship curriculum additionally includes personalized tracks such as Medical Education, Hepatology, and IBD to help foster individual interests.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

64 weeks

Salary Progression

$80,384
PGY-1
$80,384
PGY-4
$84,050
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Worcester, MA

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1442421008
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
46
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 7/15/2026
Interview Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
3050144F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60
Unpaid Leave Days:
80

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
18.2%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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