Applying to the Program

The Department of Surgery participates in the ERAS Program for the residency application process.
Please do not email or fax applications.

• The deadline for the receipt of the ERAS application for the residency program is December 1st.
• Any application received through via mail, fax, or email will not be considered
• Completed applications are reviewed and qualified applicants are identified based on academic performance, passing COMLEX 1 & 2 scores, letters of recommendation, and clinical experience.
  
  To complete your ERAS application you will need:
• Personal Statement
• Dean's Letter
• Transcript
• 3 letters of recommendation
• COMLEX Level 1, 2, and 2 PE scores 
• Successful completion of all three exams are required for MA medical licensure

Interviews

Once completed ERAS applications are reviewed, qualified applicants will be invited to interview. We offer interviews from October - December.

Please address inquiries to:

Ellen Eldridge
Surgical Residency Program Coordinator
Berkshire Health Systems
725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
P: 413 447-2741 ext 2
F: 413 447-2766
E: eeldridge@bhs1.org