How to Apply

Application Process

We participate in the San Francisco (SF) Match for all fellowship positions.
Applications must be submitted through the SF Match portal by the published deadline. Interviews are offered on a rolling basis and conducted virtually for selected candidates.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of a U.S. or Canadian medical school accredited by the LCME or AOA.
  • Graduate of a foreign medical school and either:
    • Hold a valid ECFMG certificate, or
    • Have completed a Fifth-Pathway Program from an LCME-accredited institution, or
    • Possess a full and unrestricted U.S. medical license.

Additional requirements:

  • Successful completion of an Anesthesiology or Emergency Medicine residency before the fellowship start date.
  • Passage of USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 (or equivalent licensing examinations).
  • Applicants from Emergency Medicine backgrounds complete a two-year fellowship to meet American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) certification requirements for certification in Critical Care Medicine.
  • View more information on UConn Specific Eligibility Requirements and Selection.

Selection Criteria

Candidates are selected through the SF Match based on:

  • Academic performance and residency evaluations.
  • Demonstrated clinical aptitude and procedural proficiency in critical care environments.
  • Professionalism, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Motivation, integrity, and leadership potential.
  • Strength and relevance of letters of recommendation.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit the following via the SF Match:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV):
    A comprehensive and up-to-date CV outlining educational background, clinical experience, research involvement, scholarly activity (publications, abstracts, presentations), teaching or simulation roles, and participation in quality improvement or patient safety projects.
  • Personal Statement:
    A brief essay describing your motivation for pursuing Critical Care Medicine, relevant experiences, and long-term professional goals.
  • Letters of Recommendation (3 total):
    • Standard Critical Care Applicants: One from the Residency Program Director and two from ICU faculty who have directly supervised the applicant.
    • Dual Cardiac and Critical Care Applicants: One from the Residency Program Director, one from ICU faculty, and one from a Cardiac Anesthesiology faculty member familiar with the applicant’s clinical work.
  • USMLE/COMLEX/ECFMG documentation

Visa Sponsorship

  • U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.
  • For IMGs, the program sponsors J-1 visas only; H-1B and O-1 visas are not sponsored.
  • Applicants must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of appointment.

Dual Fellowship Track (Cardiac Anesthesia and Critical Care)

Fellows interested in advanced multidisciplinary training may apply for the Combined Cardiac Anesthesia and Critical Care Fellowship, which provides an integrated two-year experience in Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine.

Trainees pursuing a dual or sequential fellowship in Critical Care Medicine and Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia should refer to the official Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (SOCCA) guidance for details regarding application sequencing, timing, and match exception policies.

UConn typically offers the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship first, followed by the Cardiac Anesthesiology Fellowship.

Dual applicants are eligible for a match exception under SOCCA guidelines if they commit to training at UConn for more than one year. This formal exception allows the program to offer both positions simultaneously within the SF Match framework. Both the program and applicant must complete and submit the official Program Exception Agreement Form and Applicant Exception Agreement Form through SOCCA.

Even after an exception agreement is finalized, both parties must still register with the SF Match and rank each other to formalize the commitment.

Timeline

  • Registration for the SF Match opens in November typically.
  • Application submission deadline: Check SF Match Website for UConn
  • Applicant interviews: January – April (Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, Virtual)
  • Rank list due: Check SF Match Website for UConn
  • Match results announced: Check SF Match Website for UConn

Note: Exact dates vary each year – please check the SF Match Timetable or contact the program coordinator for current cycle details.

Contract, Benefits, and Policies

Applicants are encouraged to review the UConn Graduate Medical Education (GME) benefits, policies, and sample contract available on the UConn GME website.

Download and/or print a sample UConn contract.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The UConn Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine Fellowship does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

Contact Us

For questions regarding the Anesthesiology Critical Care fellowship, please contact

Patrycja Luke
Program Coordinator

Phone: 860-679-2744
Email: pluke@uchc.edu