Dermatology Residency Program - The University of Connecticut School of Medicine

The UConn Dermatology Program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications will only be reviewed if the applicant is enrolled in these 2 programs. Applicants are required to register with these two organizations: http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/ & http://www.nrmp.org/

Applications must be received through ERAS no later than Friday, November 7, 2008 for review and consideration for interviews. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the Residency Coordinator (only), by e-mail or phone.

We will be holding interviews in January 2009 for PGY 2 residents entering July 2010.

We match 2 (two) residents per year.

Application and Interview Process Application to the University of Connecticut Dermatology Residency Program will only be via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/. The applicant should check the appropriate boxes on the ERAS application form accordingly.
The following are all required as part of your application.

-         an official medical school transcript

-         three (3) letters of recommendation

-         personal statement

-         Medical School Performance Evaluations

-         USMLE examination scores (Parts 1 & 2; all parts passed on first attempt)

Only J-1 visas are accepted by The University of Connecticut School of Medicine for those candidates who are not permanent residents.

Thank you for your interest in the UConn Dermatology Residency Program. Should you have any other questions pertaining to the application process, please contact Christina Iwanik – Dermatology Residency Coordinator via e-mail at: ciwanik@uchc.edu or by phone: 860-679-3397.

Please do not send application material directly to us. All applications must be submitted through the ERAS system. For more information about our program, please direct your inquiries to:

Christina Iwanik – Dermatology Residency Coordinator
UConn Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue – MC6230
Farmington, CT 06030-6230
Phone: 860-679-6759
E-mail: ciwanik@uchc.edu

Alternatively, for further information regarding our program or the application process please contact:

Capital Area Health Consortium
270 Farmington Ave., Suite 352
Farmington, CT 06030-1909
Phone: 860-676-1110
Toll free: 888-372-CAHC (2242)
FAX: 860-676-1303
E-mail: info@cahc.org