PLEASE NOTE:
THIS SITE IS FOR THE
UNIVERSITY
OF
CONNECTICUT
HEALTH CENTER CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM IN
FARMINGTON
,
CT.
THE SECOND PROGRAM AFFILIATED WITH
THE
UNIVERSITY
OF
CONNECTICUT
IS THE
HARTFORD
HOSPITAL
CARDIOLOGY PROGRAM IN
HARTFORD
,
CT.
TO APPLY FOR THE
HARTFORD
PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT:
BETTY DOUCETTE (860) 545-5020 - (bdoucet@harthosp.org)
UConn
Health
Center
Application
Requirements:
CV
ECFMG Status Report
Letters of
Recommendation (3-4)
Medical
School
Transcript
Personal Statement
Photograph
USMLE Transcripts –
Steps 1 and 2
Most Frequently Asked
Questions:
1.
When is your
deadline? Our deadline is
January 1st.
2.
Is there a cut off of
USMLE scores? It’s unlikely we’ll
consider applicants with scores under 200.
3.
Do you need to take
the USMLE step 3 exam before applying? No
4.
How important is
research for applying to your program? Internally, when we screen applications, we use a broader
concept of academic potential. We seek candidates who have the potential
to be academic cardiologists if they so decide. Prior research is not an absolute criterion for selection to be interviewed, but it’s the
surest way to display one’s academic potential.
5.
How many applicants do
you accept yearly? Every year we accept 3
applicants.
6.
How many applications
do you receive yearly? We receive approximately
500 applications.
7.
When do you start
reviewing applications? Application reviewing
begins after January 1st.
8.
When do you start the
interviewing process? The interviews take place at the end of February and continue
through the months of March and April. For interviews, we contact the applicants via phone or e-mail.
9.
How many applicants do
you interview? We interview between
25-30 applicants.
10.
Do you participate in
the Matching Program? Yes.
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