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University of Connecticut Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Farmington, CT(Farmington, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#101
Specialty Rank
$72,272
PGY1 Salary
2.5%
IMG %
#101
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2200821355
NRMP Code:
1094220C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Shannon Leigh DeGroff
Program Director

Admission Requirements

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

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
15
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
44
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
56.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program provides free parking, meal allowance, education allowance, conference allowance, fitness centers at hospitals, fall and winter retreats, holiday party, resident/faculty mixers, several wellness half-days provided throughout the year, formal mentorship program, Q banks and ACOG Jr fellow application paid by program, international electives (travel paid by program), 4 weeks vacation per year, excellent health benefit package

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • 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)
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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:
2200821355
NRMP Code:
1094220C0YOG
Total Positions:
40
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Shannon Leigh DeGroff
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 9/25/2025
Interview Period:
11/1/2025 - 1/20/2026
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:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
1094220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Hartford Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Hartford Hospital
Contact Person:
Shannon DeGroff
Contact Email:
degroff@uchc.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10
PGY-4:10

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
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
2.5%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.5%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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