Application Process

The Department of Medicine at Baystate Medical Center participates in the ERAS program for the residency application process. Additional ERAS information is available on the AAMC web site. Applications received by fax, email or mail will not be accepted.

All applications must be made through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

PROGRAM	NRMP NUMBER
Categorical	1286140C0
Preliminary	1286170P0

Your ERAS applicaton is due mid-January.

ERAS Application Requirements

• Completed ERAS Application Form

• Curriculum Vitae

• Dean's Letter

• Medical School Transcript

• Personal Statement

• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (One Departmental letter)

• Successful completion of both Steps 1 and 2  USMLE or COMLEX

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In addition, all residency candidates must meet Baystate Resident Appointment Requirements.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

There are no specific core requirements.

Applications are accepted through ERAS only (no paper applications)

• Completed ERAS Application Form

• Passing USMLE I & II (prefer 200 and above)

• Clinical Experience (continuous clinical experience since medical school graduation - observerships/externships not valid).

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three (3) letters of recommendation

• Dean's letter

• Medical School Transcript

• Valid ECFMG Certification

• MRCP Certification (if applicable)

INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ON VISA STATUS

J1 Visas

Baystate Medical Center sponsors J1 Visas through ECFMG for applicants who are eligible for appointment to a residency or fellowship position.

H1B Visas

The availability of the institution to support H1B Visas is very limited and not generally available; however, upon request from a Program Director and under exceptional circumstances, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Baystate Medical Center will review H1B applications on a case by case basis.

You must submit your application to ERAS by mid-January.

Interviews

ERAS applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee and are based on academic performance, passing USMLE/COMLEX I & II scores, letters of recommendation and clinical experience.  An invitation for an interview will be extended by e-mail to qualified applicants.

Interviews will begin in mid November and continue through the end of January.

Possible interview days are shown below (subject to availability).

• November 16, 19, 20, 23 & 30, 2009

• December 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17 & 18, 2009

• January 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 21, 22, 25, 28 & 29, 2010

Baystate Medical Center will pay for one night of lodging for applicants interviewing at Baystate.

Appointments

Appointments at Baystate Medical Center normally begin in the last week of June, and include a 1-week required orientation.

International medical graduates must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Information about certification and Visa sponsorship is available from:

ECFMG

3624 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19104

USA

• International medical graduates are sponsored on J1 Visas. (Baystate Medical Center considers a few select candidates for H1B Visas.)

• A preadmission physical exam and current immunization record are required as a condition of appointment.

• BLS/ACLS Certification (available during week-long orientation)

Licensure

• Residents enrolled in Baystate Medical Center programs must be licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

 

We look forward to hearing from you.