We participate in the
National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the 2009 match.
We only accept applications through the ERAS system.
Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications to be eligible fellowship training:
a. Graduate of U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
b. Graduate of a foreign medical school with:
- A valid ECFMG certificate or–
- Completion of Fifth Pathway Program provided by a medical school accredited by the LCME or –
- A full and unrestricted license to practice Medicine.
Applicants must have successfully completed a 3-year internal medicine residency prior to that anticipated start date of the Infectious Diseases fellowship program.
Applicants must have passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.
The University of Connecticut accepts applicants who are United States citizens, or foreign nationals who have J-1, EAD, or permanent resident status. The University of Connecticut School of Medicine/Capital Area Health Consortium does NOT sponsor H-1B or O visas.
Fellows are selected from eligible applicants on the basis of their academic credentials, preparedness, ability, aptitude, communication skills, personal qualities such as motivation and integrity, and other factors.
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine does not discriminate with regards to gender, race, age, religion, color, natural origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.
A personal interview is required. Telephone interviews are not granted.
The Fellowship Selection Committee determines the rank list and order for NRMP.
Candidates will be selected for the NRMP rank list and order on the basis of their academic credentials, preparedness, ability, aptitude, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity as demonstrated during the interview.
The NRMP match is binding.
No resident will be permitted to begin training without legal permission to work in the U.S. The University of Connecticut is under no obligation to hold any position for any candidate who matched but who does not have legal documentation to work in the United States.
Applicants are advised to review and familiarize themselves with the following link to view important information pertaining to benefits, policies and procedures as well as a sample contract, acknowledgement statement at www.residents.uchc.edu.
