UMass Chan Medical School Program

Interventional radiology - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Worcester, MA(Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
3
Positions
$70,771
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162400004
NRMP Code:
3050416A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Lauren Elizabeth Ferrara
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
10
Part-Time Physicians:
3
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UMass has a large catchment area and subsequently a plethora of high level cases. As a Level 1 trauma center life saving embolizations are exciting procedures that save patients large open surgeries. Also, UMass is a liver and kidney transplant center bringing with it high level transplant cases and hepatobiliary procedures.

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,771
PGY-1
$70,771
PGY-2
$74,241
PGY-3
$77,292
PGY-4
$80,818
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
Metropolitan Area
Worcester, MA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
6,984,205

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
115(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$694K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$36K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
41.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,984,205
Median Age
50 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.64
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
75%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.68
Restaurant Meal
15.6
Gas (per gallon)
$4.26
Gym Membership
46

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,771
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$61,540
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4162400004
NRMP Code:
3050416A0STEP
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lauren Elizabeth Ferrara
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/25/2026 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
1/1/1970 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
3050416A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
UMass Chan Medical School
Primary Teaching Site:
UMass Chan Medical School
Contact Person:
Beena GopalKrishnan
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

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)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
35th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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