St Mary's Hospital (Waterbury) Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Waterbury, CT(Waterbury, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#352
Specialty Rank
$66,510
PGY1 Salary
86.7%
IMG %
#352
Surgery Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400831065
- NRMP Code:
- 1096440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 47
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 73
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.3
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 1%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
community faith-based hospital serving a greater population of ~600,000, dedicated surgical simulation lab/curriculum, program sponsored monthly wellness activities, wellness days off available, wellness app funding, food stipend, educational/book allowance, recreational reading library, mentorship program, private call room suite, institutional paid coaching/counseling sessions, employee benefits program(cost savings plans)
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
52 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,510
PGY-1
$69,463
PGY-2
$72,810
PGY-3
$75,689
PGY-4
$78,918
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 88(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 3,611,317
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 7.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
13.68
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400831065
- NRMP Code:
- 1096440P0
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 47
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- J Alexander Palesty
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/7/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/2/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 17
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1096440P0, 1096440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St Mary's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St Mary's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Gary A Hodge
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 5
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 86.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 97th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 6.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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