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University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program

Surgery residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

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About University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program

ACGME code
4400811066
Program director
Peter Zdankiewicz
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
1,185
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Waterbury, Connecticut, sponsored by University of Connecticut School of Medicine. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,185 applications and invited about 7.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 63 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
7.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White58%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Zdankiewicz
Program coordinator
Deborah Cipriano
Coordinator phone
(203) 573-7256
Program phone
(203) 573-7257
Sponsoring institution
University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Waterbury Hospital 64 Robbins St Waterbury, CT 06708 Open in Google Maps

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) 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 (Waterbury) Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program offer?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program received 1,185 applications and interviewed about 7.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) 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 (Waterbury) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program located?

University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program is located at Waterbury Hospital 64 Robbins St Waterbury, CT 06708. Its sponsoring institution is University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Connecticut School of Medicine (Waterbury) Program?

The program director is Peter Zdankiewicz. The program coordinator, Deborah Cipriano, is the usual contact for application questions.

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