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University of Connecticut Program

SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
51
Positions
#111
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
26.8%
IMG %
#111
Surgery Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400821390
NRMP Code:
1094440P0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
51
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
4 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
00
Female Faculty:
47.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,272
PGY-1
$75,006
PGY-2
$78,823
PGY-3
$83,011
PGY-4
$85,578
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Farmington, CT
Metropolitan Area
Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
3,611,317

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$336K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$84K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,611,317
Median Age
46 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
71%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.31
Restaurant Meal
14.16
Gas (per gallon)
$4.37
Gym Membership
53

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$72,272
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,283
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4400821390
NRMP Code:
1094440P0
Total Positions:
51
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Brian
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 10/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
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:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 28

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1094440C0, 1094440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Hartford Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Hartford Hospital
Contact Person:
Janice A Hutchison
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8
PGY-5:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
180

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
4 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
26.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
21st percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
12.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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