Berkshire Medical Center Program
About This Program
Berkshire offers simulation training at the ACS accredited simulation lab at Baystate Medical Center leading to FLS, FES certification. PGY2 rotation at UMMS in transplant surgery, PGY3 rotation in surgical oncology at Roger Williams Medical Center, PGY3 rotation in cardiothoracic surgery at Baystate, PGY4 rotations in pediatric and trauma surgery are all part of the program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Michael R DiSiena, DO
Berkshire Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Paula E Downer, MBA
Berkshire Med Ctr
Locations
Berkshire Med Ctr
Dept of Surgery Warriner 3
725 North St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01199
55 Lake Ave N
Worcester, MA 01655
825 Chalkstone Ave
Providence, RI 02908-4735
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required Letter Writers
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.