University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Our program aims to prepare our residents for personal and professional life after graduation. Consequently, life-work balance and well-being are consistent priorities. Is it also recognized that residents will choose between private vs. academic practice settings after graduation. A highlight of training in our program is a balanced exposure to both practice settings, with faculty committed to offering guidance that will empower our residents to define to choose their path forward.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kourosh Parham, MD, PhD
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Suzie Kubis
Univ of Connecticut
Locations
Univ of Connecticut Health Ctr
Div Otolaryngology-H&N Surgery
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-8083
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
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
- 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 from a department chair
- 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 2 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
Oct 27, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 12, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 26, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 4, 2026 - Dec 12, 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
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 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.