University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Work at a level 1 trauma center with a strong legacy as the birth place of ATOM & Stop the Bleed. Participate in our world class SIM center & optional protected general surgery operative time (weekly). Receive training in Echocardiography & ECMO, with ATOM, ASSET, BEST & FCCS courses available & instructor status achievable for all courses. There is opportunity for paid extra credit calls (in addition to salary). Access the DeckerMed learning platform until SCC board certification
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Mah, MD
Hartford Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Areeba Rehman, MD
Hartford Hospital
Locations
Hartford Hosp
Bliss 704/Dept of Surgery Critical Care
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-8000
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)
- ERAS®
- 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
Jul 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Mar 3, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 2, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 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.