Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program maintains a strong affiliation with a liver transplant center staffed by outstanding hepatologists. Fellows also have the opportunity to pursue additional focused training in other specialized areas, including esophageal disorders, capsule endoscopy, inflammatory bowel disease, motility, and advanced endoscopy. The fellows' curriculum includes four hours of dedicated didactic education each week.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1094144F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
42
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
45
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1440831001
Beeper or Home Call
0
7
6
Program Director
First Name
Haleh
Last Name
Vaziri
Degrees
MD
Address
UConn Health
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
135 Dowling Way
Farmington, CT 06030-8074
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-72.790029 41.734156)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Amy
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Pallotti
Degrees
BS
Address
UConn Health
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06030-8074
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-72.795258 41.734578)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.30
% IMG
40.70
% DO
25.90
% Female
40.70
% Male
59.30
Total Physician
50
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
32.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
5.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $83,011 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $85,578 | 20 | 10 |
| Year 6 | $87,928 | 20 | 10 |
Total Positions
9
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://health.uconn.edu/graduate-medical-education/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2025/01/Leave-Policy-Guidelines.pdf
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On