Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
456 beds, Level II Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center - Over 15,000 cases per year - One of the major tertiary care referral centers in western CT - Designated Robotic Center of Excellence by SRC - Focused ACS - AEI Simulation Center - Part of Nuvance Health NSQIP Collaborative - MBSAQIP Bariatric Center Accreditation - Praxair Cancer Center Commission on Cancer Accreditation - Breast Health Program Accreditation by NAPBC - Three Star rating for lung cancer resection outcomes by STS
Total Program Size
7
5
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2183440C1
2183440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
90
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
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
7
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
48
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400813428
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Ramanathan
Last Name
Seshadri
Degrees
MD
Address
Danbury Hosp
4 South
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.44585 41.405182)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Meryl
Last Name
Glasser
Address
Danbury Hosp
4 South
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.44585 41.405182)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.90
% IMG
31.10
% DO
17.90
% Female
49.30
% Male
50.70
Total Physician
29
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
32.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $82,186 | 20 | 3 |
| Year 3 | $85,480 | 20 | 3 |
| Year 4 | $89,753 | 20 | 3 |
| Year 5 | $91,953 | 20 | 3 |
| Year 6 | $96,551 | 20 | 3 |
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
24
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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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First Year Positions
7
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
Off
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