University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut Anesthesiology residency in Farmington, CT is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UConn Anesthesiology Residency (merged UConn and Hartford Hospital programs) trains residents across UConn Health, Hartford Hospital, Saint Francis Hospital and Connecticut Children's: over 60,000 anesthetics a year, 4 hospitals, 3 outpatient surgery centers and 3 private practices. Classes of 13 per year; the program states residents are assigned by educational rather than service need. Simulation at Hartford Hospital's CESI center. Four-year categorical track.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Education over service: small class (13) relative to 60,000+ annual anesthetics, with cases assigned for training value. Ask how case assignment works day to day.
- Case variety includes thoracic, neuro, pediatric, pain, cardiac, transplant, level 1 trauma and extensive regional anesthesia; CA-3 is largely elective with up to 3-6 blocks as a Clinical Scientist. Come with a CA-3 plan.
- Simulation: four days of sim (difficult airway, ACLS, lines, OR emergencies) before entering the OR, then ongoing sessions at CESI, a Laerdal Center of Excellence.
- Call: no call for the first 3 blocks of CA-1 (buddy system after), then roughly four to six 24-hour calls per four-week block with the post-call day off. Residents can request periodic half-days off for research or appointments.
- Board prep: monthly oral-board round tables at Hartford Hospital, annual one-on-one orals for CA-3s, and three active ABA oral examiners on faculty.
- Fellowship pathways in-house: regional (IAA/Hartford), adult cardiothoracic and critical care fellowships. Recent graduate list shows several going to regional anesthesia and cardiothoracic fellowships plus private and academic practice; ask about those pipelines.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- J. Aaron Scott, DO, FCCP, FCCM, FASA
- Program coordinator
- Barbara Fontaine
- fontaine@uchc.edu
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Anesthesiology residency training
Anesthesiology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Some programs include the base year; others expect it to be completed separately. Ask which applies.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Connecticut Anesthesiology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Connecticut Anesthesiology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years (clinical base year + 3 years clinical anesthesia). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Connecticut Anesthesiology residency offer?
The directory records 13 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Connecticut Anesthesiology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.