Requirements:

1. PGY-1 Training
A complete neurology residency is 48 months, the first 12 months of which must include a broad clinical experience in general internal medicine.  This year must include at least one of the following: 

a. 8 months in internal medicine with primary responsibility in patient care or

b. 6 months in internal medicine with primary responsibility in patient care and a period of at least 2 months total time in pediatrics or emergency medicine or both.

Residents must spend no more than 2 months in neurology during this year.

Our program begins at the PGY-2 level.  Applicants who have not completed the above requirements must concurrently apply for a preliminary medicine position in internal medicine at an accredited United States training program.  

We strongly encourage our applicants to apply to the Preliminary Medicine Program at the University of Connecticut.   Also, the Internal Medicine Department offers the Traditional Rotating Internship which satisfies both the AOA and the ACGME requirements for internship (“dually-accredited”) for those with DO degrees.

NOTE:  You must apply separately to the Internal Medicine Department through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) only.
This is a separate application, interview, and match process. 

2. International Medical Graduates
Our program welcomes International Medical Graduates that hold a valid ECFMG certificate.  (This does not apply to Canadian graduates.)

3. Year of Graduation
Medical school graduation should be within 5 years of residency application.

4. Visas: (if applicable)
The University of Connecticut only sponsors the J-1 visa for those candidates who are not permanent residents or US Citizens.  The University will NOT sponsor H1b visas.

4. USMLE or COMLEX Scores
USMLE or COMLEX scores of Part I (and II once completed) should be passed on the first attempt.

Application Process:

All applications are process through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).   Applications are processed as early as September and are accepted through December 1st.  All applications are reviewed and should include:

1. A completed ERAS form
2. Personal Statement
3. Medical School Transcript
4. Dean’s letter
5. USMLE Parts 1 & 2 or COMLEX Levels 1 & 2
6. Three (3) current letters of recommendation
7. Valid ECFMG certificate for foreign medical school graduates

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.  Interviews are conducted on Thursdays beginning late October/early November through the end of January.

When calling to schedule an interview, please let us know if you have also applied to the
Preliminary Medicine Program or Traditional Rotating Internship at the University of Connecticut.  If an applicant has been invited by both programs for an interview, we make every effort to have applicants interview with Medicine on the same day.

The interview day begins approximately 7:30 with Grand Rounds at Hartford Hospital.  The interview process begins at 9:30 or 10:00 a.m. at which time candidates meet with the Chairman, Program Director and Associate Program Directors.  Applicants will have an opportunity to speak with neurology residents and tour Hartford Hospital prior to continuing on to the University of Connecticut Health Center where they have lunch with some more of our residents, tour the facility, and wrap up the day with the neurology faculty there.  The day should conclude at approximately 2:00 pm.  Any applicants interviewing the same day with the Medicine Department will proceed to that interview, then return to Hartford Hospital to depart.

Applicants are welcome to return for a second visit.  Please contact us to let us know when you plan to do so.