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University of Connecticut Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Farmington, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut Program

ACGME code
2800821025
Program director
Kourosh Parham
Location
Farmington, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
287
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Farmington, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 287 applications and invited about 16% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, which interview about 21.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. 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
  • 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: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
16%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White62%
  • Asian31%
  • Black or African American8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kourosh Parham
Program coordinator
Suzanne Kubis
Coordinator phone
(860) 679-6522
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030-8083 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?

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

How many residency positions does University of Connecticut Program offer?

University of Connecticut Program offers 3 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut Program?

University of Connecticut Program received 287 applications and interviewed about 16% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 1%.

Where is University of Connecticut Program located?

University of Connecticut Program is located at 263 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06030-8083. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut Program?

The program director is Kourosh Parham. The program coordinator, Suzanne Kubis, is the usual contact for application questions.

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