University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
The Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship is a three-year ACGME-accredited program consisting of 39 four-week blocks. Training includes Level IV and III NICU care, neonatal follow-up clinic, transport medicine, night call, scholarly activity, and leadership development. Fellows complete approximately 15 clinical blocks, with remaining time dedicated to research and scholarship. Transport of critically ill newborns is a key component, with fellows serving in both medical control and transport le
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer Margaret Trzaski, MD
Connecticut Children's
Primary Program Contact
Elizabeth A Anderson, MPH
Connecticut Children's Med Ctr
Locations
Connecticut Children's
Division of Neonatology
282 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Letters of Evaluation
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 30, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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 dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.