University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
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 Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shawn R London, MD
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Laurie Sprague
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Locations
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Emergency Medicine Pgm MC-1930
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1930
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105-9317
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-3802
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.