Application Process
We strongly suggest making early contact with the Program Director if you have an interest in applying to the Wilderness Medicine fellowship, and to apply early.
- Initial written letter of interest with a personal statement and current CV
- Support letters: 3 letters with one of those from your Current Program Director or Division Chief
- Preferred Application Deadline: October 15*
- Applicant Decision: November 1*
* After these dates, contact the Program Director about the possibility of additional openings
We are currently accepting applications for 2022-2023.
You can apply to the Wilderness Medicine Fellowship by contacting us directly via email or by post at:
Benjamin Church, MD, Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Director
Baystate Medical Center
Department of Emergency Medicine
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199
Phone: 413-794-3947
Email: Benjamin.ChurchDO@baystatehealth.org
Applicant Requirements
Prior to matriculation to Wilderness Medicine fellowship training at Baystate Medical Center, all incoming fellows must have:
- Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program and have completed the program in good standing.
- Board certification, or be board-eligible, in emergency medicine
- Passed the USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX-USA Level 3 examination
- A full medical license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine prior to starting and all necessary certifications to practice independently
- Two letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and current curriculum vitae
- Satisfactory findings from all pre-employment verifications conducted that may include a combination of the following: criminal background and/or CORI file review, professional references, license verification, driving record evaluation, and credentialing review
- Successful completion of a pre-placement physical examination including a urine drug test
- All fellowship candidates must fulfill Baystate's Resident/Fellow Appointment Requirements.
Interviews
Virtual Interviewing
Interviews will be conducted virtually using one of the chosen platforms—Zoom, Webex or Thalamus.
Contact for Questions
Kathleen Diederich
Program Coordinator
phone: 413-794-3947
email: Kathleen.Diederich@baystatehealth.org