University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Our program is unique in its clinical breadth. Our residents train across three distinct hospitals-a high-volume inner-city center, an academic state institution, and a community hospital-each with its own patient population and approach to medicine. That range allows for exposure to multiple practice styles and learned versatility. We also focus on education beyond the clinical day, with a dedicated wellness curriculum, opportunities for international training experiences, and a state-of-the-ar
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Shannon Leigh Degroff, MD, BS
University of Connecticut Health Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Iris Perez
University of Connecticut School of Medi
Locations
University of Connecticut Health Ctr
Dept of OB/Gyn
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-0001
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
100 Grand St
New Britain, CT 06050-0100
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-3802
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 5 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Dental insurance
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.