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University of Connecticut Program

AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
52
Positions
#74
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
19.6%
IMG %
#74
Anesthesiology Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0400821172
NRMP Code:
1094040A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
52
Interviews:
130

Contact Information

Howard Bruce Gutstein
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
550
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
00
Female Faculty:
31.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Diverse patient population, four clinical sites within 10 miles of each other, private practice groups to allow a large variety of clinical training, formal structured didactics, conference support for research presentations, fellowship opportunities, supportive and inclusive environment with diverse faculty. Excellent local amenities with wonderful schools and communities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$72,272
PGY-1
$75,006
PGY-2
$78,823
PGY-3
$83,011
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

City & State
Farmington, CT
Metropolitan Area
Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
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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

Population
327K
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:
0400821172
NRMP Code:
1094040A0
Total Positions:
52
Interviews:
130
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Howard Bruce Gutstein
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
10/20/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
550

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1094040A0, 1094040C0, 1094040R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Hartford Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Hartford Hospital
Contact Person:
Jane E Wright
Contact Email:
jawright@uchc.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
550
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
19.6%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
7th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
32.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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