University of Connecticut School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program


Graduates: Life after Residency Our graduates have entered competitive fellowships. MORE >>	Curriculum Development The University of Connecticut is committed in creating a guaranteed and viable curriculum. MORE >>	Advocacy/Global Health The training flexibility to encourage and support individuals in their drive to train and achieve goals, improving the delivery of healthcare globally. MORE >>
Residency Program Benefits	Curriculum Strengths	CT Children’s Medical Center Facilities
Highly qualified and cohesive group of 20 residents per year Department of Pediatrics for University of CT UConn has 56 residencies and fellowships for 619 residents and fellows Financial support for medical meetings and conferences Annual stipends for educational expenses including computers, books, ipads Strong administrative support including Program Director, 4 associate directors, 3 chief residents, Coordinator and assistants 9 total electives, 2 in the first year Away electives available including international health MPH (tuition support) and other degree programs available	Core Program Well developed and coherent curriculum available through on line and face to face teaching. Full ABP content specifications covered. Community longitudinal experience included and Resident Education in Advocacy and Community Health (REACH) pathway for advocacy focus. Residents fully involved in program governance through Residency Advisory Group open to all residents Academic Hospitalist Service During the resident inpatient experience, full time hospitalists are responsible for general pediatric patients and education. Simulation Courses and Workshops Residents are exposed to PALS, NRP and common pediatric procedures through our state-of-the-art simulation lab. Community Program While working with children, families and community-based organizations, residents will begin to explore cultural competence, advocacy and population-based medicine. Family-Centered Rounds are part of inpatient rotations. Ambulatory Exposure: 20 week longitudinal experience over 3 years Choices for Continuity Clinic: one of 3 urban sites or suburban sites	Free standing children’s hospital in Hartford, CT 187 beds Over 250,000 patient visits yearly World-Renowned Staff State of the art Cancer Center Large volume and diversity of patient population Free parking next to hospital On site fitness center Resident lounge including TV, coffee, snacks Daycare available on campus

University of Connecticut Pediatric Residency Program, Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Medical Education, 4H, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106