University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine offers a comprehensive, high-volume training experience. Residents rotate through UConn Health in Farmington and Hartford-based Hartford Hospital and Saint Francis Hospital. With strong mentorship, diverse clinical exposure, simulation training, and multidisciplinary collaboration, the program fosters technical excellence and professional growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kwame S Amankwah, MD, MSc
University of Connecticut School of Medi
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Costa
University of Connecticut
Locations
University of Connecticut School of Medi
Div of Vascular and Endovascular Surg
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-0001
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-1925
80 Seymour St
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
114 Woodland St
Hartford, CT 06105-9317
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-3802
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 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 1 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 4, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 23, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 9, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.