Friday, June 12th we celebrated the hard work and dedication of the 2026 residency class at the North House in Avon.

Please see this year's award recipients!

• Dr. James C. Rouman Award for Academic & Clinical Excellence by a Junior Resident
  • Brandon Gibson, DO

• Dr. Ralph M. Tovell Award for Academic Excellence
  • Andrew Bompastore, MD

• Dr. David Little Award for Outstanding Overall Clinical Performance
  • Will Bogaert, MD

• Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Teacher of the Year Award
  • Benjamin Walsh, DO

• Hartford Hospital Teacher of the Year Award
  • Vasilije Mijovic, MD

• St. Francis Hospital Teacher of the Year Award
  • Franklin Rosenberg, MD

• The University of Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award
  • Leo Contois, MD

• Dr. Thomas Martin Teacher of the Year Award
  • Victoria Teveris, MD

• Chairman’s Award for Distinguished Service to the Department
  • Christine Robertson, MBA