Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-basedSponsors J-1

Hartford Hospital Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Hartford, Connecticut, sponsored by Hartford Hospital.

ACGME code
3000811059
Program director
Fabiola Balarezo
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Hartford Hospital Program

Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
581
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hartford Hospital Program is a community-based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Hartford, Connecticut, sponsored by Hartford Hospital. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 581 applications and invited about 21.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical 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

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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: interviewed22%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed21%
Positions offered
4
Positions filled
4
Applications received
581
Interview rate
21.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs50%
  • Non-US IMGs42%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White17%
  • Asian67%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-122010
PGY-242010
PGY-322010
PGY-442010
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
2
Longest shift
14 hours
Lecture hours per week
6
Moonlighting allowed
Yes
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Educational opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Off-campus electives

What graduates do next

  • Fellowship training75%
  • Academic medicine13%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Fabiola Balarezo
Program coordinator
Mary Ryan
Coordinator phone
(860) 972-6113
Program phone
(860) 972-3513
Sponsoring institution
Hartford Hospital

80 Seymour Street PO Box 5037 Hartford, CT 06102 Open in Google Maps

Hartford Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hartford Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Hartford Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hartford Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Hartford Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Hartford Hospital Program offer?

Hartford Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Hartford Hospital Program?

Hartford Hospital Program received 581 applications and interviewed about 21.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hartford Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hartford Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Hartford Hospital Program?

Applicants who sent Hartford Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 22%.

Where is Hartford Hospital Program located?

Hartford Hospital Program is located at 80 Seymour Street PO Box 5037 Hartford, CT 06102. Its sponsoring institution is Hartford Hospital.

Who is the program director of Hartford Hospital Program?

The program director is Fabiola Balarezo. The program coordinator, Mary Ryan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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