University of Connecticut Program

Hartford, CTLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

UConn Pediatrics at CT Children's, 1 of 2 free-standing children's hospitals in New England, has an individualized curriculum utilizing pathways to build experiences in acute/ambulatory care and >30 subspecialties. Achieve your future career goals using pathways while training to be an excellent general pediatrician. Opportunities for research, QI, global health, refugee health available. Community advocacy highlighted through immersive longitudinal experiences and advocacy pathway (REACH)

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

22 Positions

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Avg Work Hours

62 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$77K-$84K

20 Vacation Days
10 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Stewart Andrews Mackie, MD, BA, MD
Connecticut Childrens Med Ctr

[email protected]
(860) 545-9903

Primary Program Contact

Crista Aresti
Connecticut Children's Med Ctr

[email protected]
(860) 545-8659
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/16/2025

Program ID: 3200821045

Locations

Connecticut Childrens Med Ctr
Med Education 4H
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106

Sponsor Location

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316

Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-5037

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

427 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

19.5:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1094320C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

3.3:1

Program Faculty

252

Female Faculty

56.5%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (225)

Non-Physicians (27)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 28, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

62 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

14 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - Every eleventh night or more for 16 week(s)

NGO

Year 3 - Every eleventh night or more for 16 week(s)

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s22

PGY-2s22

PGY-3s22

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JAN1

Application Due

Jan 1, 2026

OCT15

Interview Period Starts

Oct 15, 2025 - Jan 24, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN1

Application Due

Jan 1, 2027

OCT15

Interview Period Starts

Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 24, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

55%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Part-time/shared schedule positions

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Hospitalist track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Inpatient mental health
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Outpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$77K-$84K

PGY-1 through PGY-3

PGY-1

$76,608

PGY-2

$79,506

PGY-3

$83,552

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.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days10

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

10 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

60 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Hartford, CT

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Connecticut Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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