Quinnipiac University Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine (Waterbury Hospital) Program
About This Program
Our community- based program is personalized. Our faculty and residents co-exist in a friendly, collegial atmosphere. We offer a wide variety of general surgery experiences. We are dedicated to creating an educational environment that is personally enriching and clinically rewarding. Our goal is to provide the best surgical care possible while preparing you for a career in the private practice of general surgery or for further training in a surgical specialty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Peter D Zdankiewicz, MD
Waterbury Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Deborah L Cipriano, AS
Waterbury Hosp
Locations
Waterbury Hospital
Department of Surgery
64 Robbins St
Waterbury, CT 06708-2613
275 Mt Carmel Ave
Handen, CT 06518
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
282 Washington St
Hartford, CT 06106-3316
1275 York Ave
New York, NY 10021
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(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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 20, 2025 - Jan 22, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 19, 2026 - Jan 21, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.