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.

Contact Us Today:
Medical Student Coordinator
Stephanie Wade
P: 413 395-7879
E: swade@bhs1.org

Contact Us Today:
Medical Student Coordinator
Stephanie Wade
P: 413 395-7879
E: swade@bhs1.org

Medical Students

Contact Us Today:
Medical Student Coordinator
Stephanie Wade
P: 413 395-7879
E: swade@bhs1.org

Contact Us Today:
Medical Student Coordinator
Stephanie Wade
P: 413 395-7879
E: swade@bhs1.org

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.

Berkshire Landscape
The Berkshires offers stunning landscapes framed by rolling hill with Mount Greylock sitting majestically to the North.
Cultural Venues
Tanglewood, The Clark Art Institute, Mass MOCA, Barrington Stage Theatre to name a few.
Vibrant Sports and Recreation
Five ski resorts located right in the Berkshire hills, rivers and lakes for fishing and kayaking and loads of hiking trails.
Location Location Location
The Berkshires is less than three hours from Boston and New York City.

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

Michael DiSiena, DO, FACS, ABS, ABPath
Elizabeth Donlon, MD
Liezl Irisari, MD
Stephen Kisiel, DO
Photo of Dr. Steven Lamontagne the Program Director
Steven Lamontagne, MD
  • Michael DiSiena, DO, FACS, ABS, ABPath
  • Elizabeth Donlon, MD
  • Liezl Irisari, MD
  • Stephen Kisiel, DO
  • Photo of Dr. Steven Lamontagne the Program Director
    Steven Lamontagne, MD

Housing

Berkshire Medical Center is happy to work with students in need of housing for their rotations.