Information about the Mercy Medical Center Transition

Learn more about the proposed transition of Mercy Medical Center, its joint venture affiliates, and medical group entities in Massachusetts to Baystate Health, and what it means for our community.

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Applying to the Psychiatry Residency

Application Process

The Psychiatry Residency Program at UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate participates in the ERAS Program for the residency application process. To obtain information about an application for our program, visit the ERAS website.

  • Applications received by mail will not be accepted.
  • The deadline for the receipt of the ERAS application is December 15th.
  • Upon receipt of the application, it will be reviewed and an invitation for an interview will be extended by e-mail to selected qualified applicants.

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Application Requirements

All applicants must fulfill our Resident & Fellow Appointment Requirements.

In addition, you'll need:

  • Completed Common ERAS Application Form
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Dean's Letter
  • Transcript
  • Personal Statement
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • USMLE Step 1 and 2/COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2 scores. No minimum score requirement. Must have passed by second attempt. (Step 2 or Level 2 must be available by February)
  • Photo (optional)

Institutional Policy on Visa Status

If you are a foreign national, you must enter the United States on an appropriate visa and maintain appropriate visa status throughout your training.

We sponsor residents and fellows on J-1 visas through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Read our Resident Visas Policy.

Interviews

Virtual Interviewing

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

Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have at 413-794-2535.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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