Medical Students
Berkshire Medical Center (BMC), in its role as an educational hospital, proudly embraces 3rd and 4th-year medical students hailing from UMASS Chan Medical School, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Chobanian and Avedisian Medical School at Boston University. BMC is a foundational Clinical Campus location for 3rd-year medical students from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, offering a year-long experience at BMC and Berkshire Health System Ambulatory clinics. For additional information regarding the clerkships available at BMC, please explore the details below.
Medical Students
Why Choose Berkshire Medical Center?
Our medical students choose Berkshire Medical Center for the Berkshires stunning scenery, world-renowned cultural venues, the vibrant sports and recreational community (hosting year-round activities) and an easier pace of life.
Medical Student Experience
Berkshire Medical Center is a host institution for medical students with affiliations with the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine.
Third-Year Clerkships
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine – Third Year Clerkships:
– Surgery
– Internal Medicine
– Pediatrics
– Obstetrics/Gynecology
– Psychiatry
– Family Medicine
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School – Third Year Clerkships:
– Internal medicine
– Surgery
– Obstetrics/Gynecology
– Psychiatry
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine – Third Year Clerkships:
– Internal Medicine
– Psychiatry
– Surgery
Fourth-Year Clerkship
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to 4th-year medical students for their rotations in the fields of Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, and Surgery. Please contact Stephanie Wade for Internal Medicine and Psychiatry rotations. Those interested in Surgery please contact Paul Downer.
Clerkship Directors
Internal Medicine:
Dr. Steven Lamontagne, M.D., Program Clerkship Director
Obstetric & Gynecological Medicine:
Dr. Liezel Irisari, M.D., Clerkship Director
Osteopathic Medicine:
Dr. Stephen Kisiel, D.O.
-Osteopathic Director of Medical Education UNECOM
-Program Director, ONMM Residency
-Regional Assistant Dean, UNECOM
Psychiatric Medicine:
Dr. Liza Donlon, M.D., Clerkship Director
Surgical Medicine:
Dr. Michael DiSiena, D.O., Clerkship Director
Housing
Berkshire Medical Center is happy to work with students in need of housing for their rotations.