Thank you for your interest in the University of Connecticut Health Center Cardiology Fellowship Program.

Our program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

To apply, please click on the site below:
http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/

Applications must be received through ERAS by January 1 of the current year.  If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Fellowship Coordinator via e-mail or phone.

Interviews take place in the months of March and April.

Cardiology Fellowship Application Requirements:

CV
ECFMG Status Report
Letters of Recommendation (3-4)
Medical School Transcript
Personal Statement
Photograph
USMLE Transcripts – Steps 1 and 2
US Citizens, US Residents and J1 Visas

The University of Connecticut does not process applications of individuals who have H1B Visas.

PLEASE NOTE:

This site is for the University of Connecticut Health Center Cardiology Program in Farmington, CT.

A second program affiliated with the University of Connecticut is the Hartford Hospital Cardiology Program in Hartford, CT.   

To apply to the Hartford Program, please contact Betty Doucette at (860) 545-5020 orbdoucet@harthosp.org.

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 broad 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 in 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.