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University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program

Psychiatry residency program in Manchester, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program

ACGME code
4000800003
Program director
Sadiq Naveed
Location
Manchester, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
475
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
82%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Manchester, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 475 applications and invited about 12.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 82% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
12.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates18%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs73%

Demographics

  • Women91%
  • Men9%
  • White18%
  • Asian64%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Sadiq Naveed
Program coordinator
Brenda Haberern
Coordinator phone
(860) 646-1222
Program phone
(860) 533-6559
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT 06040 Open in Google Maps

University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program sponsor visas?

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

About 82% of residents at University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program received 475 applications and interviewed about 12.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester 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 University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program located?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Manchester Hospital Program is located at 71 Haynes Street Manchester, CT 06040. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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

The program director is Sadiq Naveed. The program coordinator, Brenda Haberern, is the usual contact for application questions.