Berkshire Medical Center Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Pittsfield, MA(Pittsfield, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#316
Specialty Rank
$70,461
PGY1 Salary
36.4%
IMG %
#316
Surgery Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402400410
- NRMP Code:
- 1281440C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 9.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Training takes place in a community-based teaching hospital without competition from training fellows; our residents are given 5 years of training across multiple specialty areas of service.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
Not available
Salary Progression
$70,461
PGY-1
$73,217
PGY-2
$77,577
PGY-3
$80,032
PGY-4
$83,336
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $745K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $76K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 396K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.3
- Poverty Rate
- 28.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
12.9
Gas (per gallon)
$3.53
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4402400410
- NRMP Code:
- 1281440C1
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael R DiSiena
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 229
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Berkshire Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Berkshire Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Paula E Downer
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 36.4%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 54.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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