Applying to the Pathology Residency

Application Process

The Department of Pathology participates in the ERAS program for the residency application process. A completed ERAS application includes:

• Personal Statement
• Dean's Letter
• Transcript
• 3 letters of recommendation
• USMLE scores
• Photo
• ECFMG Certification 

Application Requirements

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• USMLE scores: Score of 210 or higher on Step 1 & 2, with no more than 1 fail/attempt. COMLEX scores are also accepted for DO students.
• Graduation from Medical School: Must be within the past five (5) years.
• Clinical Experience: Does not include observership within past two (2) years.
• Visa: J-1
  H-1B accepted only with:
  • Successfully passed all USMLE steps 1, 2, & 3.
  • approval from Residency Program Director
  • approval from DIO
  • All residency candidates must fulfill Baystate Resident Appointment Requirements.

Interviews

Virtual Interviewing

Consistent with recommendations from the AAMC and the ACGME, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate GME programs will conduct interviews virtually for all applicants.

Contact

Kerry Hayes, GME Program Administrator
phone: 413-794-5085
email: Kerry.Hayes@baystatehealth.org