University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Our program offers fellows the opportunity to engage in the entire spectrum of pediatric otolaryngology problems including endoscopic pediatric airway, head and neck surgery, treatment of vascular lesions, endoscopic sinus surgery including skull-base surgery, pediatric chronic ear surgery and cochlear implant surgeries, and exposure to cleft palate repair and microtia/atresia repair. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in vestibular, voice, airway and cleft lip and palate clinics.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy Hughes, MD
Connecticut Children's
Primary Program Contact
Kierstyn Connors, BA
Connecticut Children's Med Ctr
Locations
Connecticut Children's
Div of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surg
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3322
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 2, 2026 - Apr 30, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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.