Applying to the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency
Thank you for your interest in the Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate. We are excited to get to know applicants who are drawn to the breadth, challenge, and purpose of Med-Peds training.
Our program uses a holistic application review process. We look for applicants whose experiences, interests, and values align with our mission; whose perspectives will enrich our learning environment; and who are committed to caring for patients across the lifespan and within the communities we serve.
| State | City | Program Name | ACGME ID | Training Track | NRMP Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | Springfield | Baystate UMass Chan Internal Medicine - Pediatrics Residency Program | 7002432024 | 4-Year | 1286700C0 |
ERAS Common Application Requirements
All applicants must fulfill our Resident & Fellow Appointment Requirements.
In addition, applicants should submit the following through ERAS:
- Completed ERAS application
- Curriculum vitae
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation, also known as the MSPE or Dean’s Letter
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Minimum of two letters of recommendation
We accept up to three letters of recommendation total. At least one letter should be from an Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Med-Peds faculty member who has worked with you clinically. We also encourage a letter from a faculty member who knows you well and can speak thoughtfully about your clinical abilities, strengths, character, and readiness for residency.
Departmental Chair letters are not required.
USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1 is required to apply. USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 is also required and must be received by January 15, 2027.
International Medical Graduates
We require US clinical experience for international applicants.
Institutional Policy on Visa Status
We welcome applications from international medical graduates who meet institutional appointment requirements.
International applicants are required to have U.S. clinical experience. Applicants who are foreign nationals must enter the United States on an appropriate visa and maintain appropriate visa status throughout training.
UMass Chan-Baystate sponsors residents and fellows on J-1 visas through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, or ECFMG. Read our Resident Visas Policy.
Interview Season Overview
Our program follows guidance from national Med-Peds, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics organizations regarding recruitment practices, interview timing, and applicant communication.
For the 2026-2027 recruitment season:
- Interview invitations will begin to be sent on the afternoon of October 6, 2026
- Additional interview invitations may be sent on a rolling basis through December 1st, 2026
- Applicants will receive communication regarding interview status, waitlist status, or inability to offer an interview by November 2nd, 2026
- The number of interview invitations extended is equal to the number of available interview spots.
All interviews will be conducted virtually. We recognize that virtual recruitment is different from an in-person experience, and we are committed to providing an interview process that is welcoming, equitable, transparent, and helpful to applicants as they get to know our program.
Interview Dates and Format
Baystate Med-Peds interviews will take place from October 26, 2026 through December 18, 2026
Interview days are held virtually via Thalamus. Most interview sessions are offered on Monday and Friday mornings. Additional interview options may be available for applicants in different time zones.
During the interview process, applicants will have opportunities to learn more about our curriculum, continuity clinic, faculty, residents, program culture, and life in Western Massachusetts.
Informal Visits and Second Looks
Our program does not offer formal second looks. However, we recognize that visiting a program can be helpful as applicants consider their rank lists, and we offer informal site visits after our rank list has been certified.
After our program’s rank list is certified on February 10, 2027 , applicants interested in an informal visit may contact the Med-Peds office. We will help connect you with one of our residents for your visit.
Informal visits have no impact on our rank list process. Our rank list is submitted before informal site visits are offered.
Apply Now
Applicants should apply through ERAS.
Questions?
We are happy to answer your questions about the application process, interview season, or our program.
Please contact the Med-Peds Residency Office at 413-794-3998.
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