Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program

ACGME code
1400800910
Program director
Danise Schiliro
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
2,220
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,220 applications and invited about 5.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
5.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates6%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs83%

Demographics

  • Women22%
  • Men47%
  • White6%
  • Asian11%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Danise Schiliro
Program coordinator
yvonne jones-mulholland
Coordinator phone
(203) 573-6162
Program phone
(203) 573-7597
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Department of Medicine 64 Robbins Street Waterbury, CT 06708 Open in Google Maps

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program offer?

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program?

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program received 2,220 applications and interviewed about 5.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program located?

University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program is located at Department of Medicine 64 Robbins Street Waterbury, CT 06708. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut (Waterbury) Program?

The program director is Danise Schiliro. The program coordinator, yvonne jones-mulholland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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