University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
The Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Medicine at UConn Health and affiliated hospitals offers an accredited fellowship program for individuals wishing to prepare for a career in infectious diseases. The program provides a flexible two-year training program encompassing both clinical and scholarly aspects of infectious diseases. Robust educational activities of the division and local collaborations ensure broad exposure and ample opportunities for fellows.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa Marie Chirch, MD, BS
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Laura Arciero
UConn Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Div of Infectious Diseases MC8076
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-8076
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
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 11, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2025 - Nov 4, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 10, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Nov 3, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- 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-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.