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University of Connecticut Program

Neurology residency program in Hartford, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut Program

ACGME code
1800821139
Program director
Syed Daniyal Asad
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,068
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
72%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Hartford, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,068 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 72% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 64 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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: interviewed3%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed6%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates7%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs54%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White36%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Syed Daniyal Asad
Program coordinator
Sara Pizzanello
Coordinator phone
(860) 679-3884
Program phone
(860) 972-5120
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Department of Neurology 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102 Open in Google Maps

University of Connecticut Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Connecticut Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Connecticut 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 72% of residents at University of Connecticut Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Connecticut Program offer?

University of Connecticut Program offers 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut Program?

University of Connecticut Program received 1,068 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Connecticut 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Connecticut Program?

Applicants who sent University of Connecticut Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 3%.

Where is University of Connecticut Program located?

University of Connecticut Program is located at Department of Neurology 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut Program?

The program director is Syed Daniyal Asad. The program coordinator, Sara Pizzanello, is the usual contact for application questions.

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