University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Our program maintains a strong affiliation with a liver transplant center staffed by outstanding hepatologists. Fellows also have the opportunity to pursue additional focused training in other specialized areas, including esophageal disorders, capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, motility, and advanced endoscopy. The fellows' curriculum includes four hours of dedicated didactic education each week.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Haleh Vaziri, MD
UConn Health
Primary Program Contact
Amy M Pallotti, BS
UConn Health
Locations
UConn Health
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
135 Dowling Way
Farmington, CT 06030-8074
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-3802
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
100 Grand St
New Britain, CT 06050-0100
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105-9317
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.