University of Connecticut Program
Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
54
Positions
#103
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
14.8%
IMG %
#103
Emergency Medicine Ranking
64th Percentile
Top 36% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100821120
- NRMP Code:
- 1094110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 287
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 38.9%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UConn's Emergency Medicine Residency offers a supportive, collegial environment; high-volume, diverse clinical training at four varied sites (over 280,000 annual visits); and world-class resources like 55,000 sq ft of simulation space, an award-winning ultrasound program, and aeromedical/poison center access. Faculty are deeply involved in education and research, with mini-fellowship tracks in ultrasound, simulation, EMS, and more-all within a tight-knit, learner-focused community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,272
PGY-1
$75,006
PGY-2
$78,823
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1100821120
- NRMP Code:
- 1094110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 54
- Interviews:
- 287
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shawn R Lon
- Email:
- slondon@uchc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/22/2027
- 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:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1094110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hartford Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hartford Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Laurie Sprague
- Contact Email:
- sprague@uchc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 18
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:18PGY-2:18PGY-3:18
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 90
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 14.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 11th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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