Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Welcome to UMass Chan - Baystate where patient care, innovative education and scholarship are our passion. Fellows' education and training are focused on making patients comfortable during a chronic and complex illness, and providing relief of pain, symptoms, and stress for patient families. Our program has an intimate, team-based culture where taking care of each other is emphasized. Join Baystate to "Advance Care. Enhance Lives."
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
0
Required letters of recommendation
0
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
0
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
0
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Not Available
Major medical insurance for dependents
Not Available
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5402412048
Program Director
First Name
Stephen
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Bonasera
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Baystate Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
Phone
Email Address
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephen
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Bonasera
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
Baystate Med Ctr
Hospice and Palliative Med Pgm
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
Phone
Email Address
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
0
Total Non Physician
0
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $74,500 | 20 | 5 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
2