PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

University of Connecticut Program

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

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About University of Connecticut Program

ACGME code
3200821045
Program director
Stewart Mackie
Location
Hartford, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
1,375
Latest cycle
Interview rate
37.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Hartford, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,375 applications and invited about 37.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 62 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and research tracks.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
22
Interview rate
37.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates47%
  • US DO graduates33%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs17%

Demographics

  • Women86%
  • Men14%
  • White52%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%

Contact and location

Program director
Stewart Mackie
Program coordinator
Thalia Flores
Coordinator phone
(860) 545-9986
Program phone
(680) 545-9903
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Connecticut Children's Medical Education, 4H 282 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106 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 20% of residents at University of Connecticut Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics 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 22 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut Program?

University of Connecticut Program received 1,375 applications and interviewed about 37.3% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of Connecticut Program located?

University of Connecticut Program is located at Connecticut Children's Medical Education, 4H 282 Washington Street Hartford, CT 06106. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut Program?

The program director is Stewart Mackie. The program coordinator, Thalia Flores, is the usual contact for application questions.

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