Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UConn Psychiatry Residency Program emphasizes unwavering support and challenge for its residents, focusing on diverse clinical experiences to cultivate strong professionals ready for an evolving field. With a commitment to inclusivity and quality training, the program prepares its trainees for a variety of career trajectories and competitive fellowships. Graduates have matched successfully across the country, underscoring the program's outstanding reputation in psychiatric education.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UConn Psychiatry Residency Program welcomes a diverse group of residents committed to serving the community. While specific details about IMG acceptance aren't directly mentioned, the program's commitment to diversity and the presence of various practice settings suggest that they may be open to IMG applicants. Further research on eligibility criteria and specific mentions of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship would provide more clarity.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
7 residents per class.
Program Website
Address
UConn Health, 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06030-1841
Program Director
Surita Rao, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, the program has 7 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled. Specific details about PGY-1 DO residents are not available.
PGY-1 MD
7
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents engage in various clinical practice settings, including community mental health centers and correctional mental health settings, alongside extensive opportunities for engagement in scholarly activities with faculty support.
Application
The application process is through ERAS. Specific information on deadlines, application requirements, and interview dates are not detailed in the extracted content.
# of Locations
Residents work in numerous clinical practice settings including the Newington VA, community mental health centers, correctional settings, and specialty clinics like the Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Fellowship
The UConn Psychiatry Residency Program offers fellowships in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Sleep Medicine. Recent graduates have pursued roles in these subspecialties, enhancing their expertise.
Resident Life
Overview
The UConn Psychiatry Residency Program offers a broad range of experiences, fosters a discerning evidence-based approach to patient care, and values diversity among its residents. It includes unique features like rotations at four hospitals and has a focus on small group learning environments.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
4 years total.
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Alumni
Alumni of the UConn Psychiatry Residency Program have successfully matched to competitive fellowships and jobs throughout the country, including positions in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Sleep Medicine, demonstrating a variety of career paths post-graduation.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not explicitly mentioned but includes opportunities for engagement in scholarly activities, along with an excellent reputation enabling graduates to match with competitive fellowships and jobs.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation