Programs/Surgery/Quinnipiac University Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine (Waterbury Hospital) Program
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SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Waterbury, CT(Waterbury, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#317
Specialty Rank
$82,602
PGY1 Salary
58.3%
IMG %
#317
Surgery Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4400811066
- NRMP Code:
- 1097440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 63
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our community- based program is personalized. Our faculty and residents co-exist in a friendly, collegial atmosphere. We offer a wide variety of general surgery experiences. We are dedicated to creating an educational environment that is personally enriching and clinically rewarding. Our goal is to provide the best surgical care possible while preparing you for a career in the private practice of general surgery or for further training in a surgical specialty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$82,602
PGY-1
$85,388
PGY-2
$89,507
PGY-3
$93,832
PGY-4
$98,374
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 21.1%(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:
- 4400811066
- NRMP Code:
- 1097440P0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Peter D Zdankiewicz
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/19/2026 - 1/21/2027
- 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:
- 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:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 20
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1097440P0, 1097440C0, 109744OP1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Waterbury Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Waterbury Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Deborah L Cipriano
- Contact Email:
- deborah.cipriano@wtbyhosp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
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
- 58.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 67th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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