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University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Farmington, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1600800016
Program director
Ketan Bulsara
Location
Farmington, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
351
Latest cycle
Interview rate
36.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Farmington, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 351 applications and invited about 36.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed37%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed20%
Positions offered
1
Interview rate
36.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ketan Bulsara
Program coordinator
Natasha Judge
Coordinator phone
(860) 679-4617
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030 Open in Google Maps

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Connecticut School of Medicine 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 School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program received 351 applications and interviewed about 36.5% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Connecticut School of Medicine 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 School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 37%.

Where is University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program located?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program is located at 263 Farmington Ave Farmington, CT 06030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Ketan Bulsara. The program coordinator, Natasha Judge, is the usual contact for application questions.

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