University of Connecticut Program
About This Program
Work at a level 1 trauma center with a strong legacy & 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 guaranteed opportunity for paid extra credit calls (in addition to salary). Free access to DeckerMed learning platform and SCORE.
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
- NRMP Main Match
- 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
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.