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Categorical and Primary Care Programs

All applications are processed through ERAS. Applications are processed as early as September and are accepted through December 1st. All Applications are reviewed and should include: a completed ERAS form, Dean's Letter, Transcript, personal statement, and 3 Letters of Recommendation. General guidelines include the following:

• USMLE parts 1& 2; passed on first attempt. These scores must be part of the application.
• Medical School graduation (including required internship) should be within 5 years of residency application.
• Interviews are conducted from early November through the end of January.
• Only J-1 visas are available for those candidates who are not permanent residents. The University will NOT sponsor H1b Visas.
• United States, Canada or United Kingdom clinical experience is desirable, but not required for consideration.
• Clinical Skills Assessment must be completed prior to January 1.
• Valid ECFMG certificate for graduates of foreign medical schools.
• Application deadline is December 1st.

Interviews are by invitation only. Once the application is complete and reviewed, selected candidates will be invited by letter or e-mail and will be asked to call to schedule an interview date.

The interview day begins at approximately 8:00am and ends at approximately 3:00pm. The applicant will visit the University of Connecticut Health Center and either Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, or New Britain General Hospital, or, Connecticut Children's Medical Center (CCMC). The day includes an opportunity to speak with faculty and house officers, and to tour the facilities. The applicant is welcome to return for a second visit. A limited number of PGY 2 and PGY 3 positions may be available. Applications for those positions follow the same guidelines.

Osteopathic Programs

Applicants from Osteopathic Medical Schools applying for the Rotating Internship should apply through ERAS by December 1st. All applications are reviewed and should include: a completed ERAS form, Dean's Letter, Transcript, and 3 Letters of Recommendation. General guidelines specific to the Osteopathic Programs include:

• Graduation from AOA accredited college of Osteopathic Medicine within the last three years.
• Member of the AOA.
• COMLEX 1 passed. These scores must be part of the application.

All applicants considered for acceptance will be scheduled for an interview with the Program Director and other faculty.
Admission will not be influenced by race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, or handicap.

Med/Peds

Applicants to the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program must meet the general requirements of the individual categorical programs and must apply through the ERAS program. Applicants should pass USMLE 1 on the first try be considered for an interview. In addition, interviewed candidates must pass the USMLE 2 clinical knowledge section to be ranked (so that documented results must be available by the program rank date). For the 2004-2005 season, successful performance on the USMLE 2 clinical skills section is expected but will be dealt with on an individual basis due to the complications with its introduction.

Applicants who are being considered for ranking will be offered tours and interviews in both programs on one of four days.