Our application submissions are now closed. We will be accepting new applications for this fellowship starting on February 1, 2025.
Qualified applicants may download our application and submit it with the appropriate supporting documents by email or fax to:
Clinical Trials Fellowship
Attention: Christina Iwanik
Department of Dermatology
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6231
Farmington, CT 06030-6231
Email: ciwanik@uchc.edu
Fax: 860-679-8801
Interviews are by invitation only. Once the application has been reviewed, selected candidates will be invited by letter via email and will be asked to call to schedule an interview date.
Please review our requirements for applicants and application/interview process for more details.
Fellowship Application Requirements
- Application Form
- CV
- Dean’s letter
- ECFMG status report
- Letters of recommendation (3 to 4)
- Medical school transcript
- Personal statement
- Photograph
- Full one-page USMLE transcript showing ALL - Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS (must pass all on first attempt). Only full page transcript showing all steps will be accepted. Do not send individual sheets for each exam.
- U.S. citizens and U.S. residents
The UConn School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program, does not process applications of individuals who are H1B visa holders.
Sample Contract: Download and/or Print Sample Contract
View more information on Eligibility Requirements and Selection.
The Clinical Trials Fellowship does not discriminate with respect to gender, race, age, religion, color, natural origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected status.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in all respects and for all learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does your institution sponsor H1B visas?
Unfortunately, since this fellowship is not an ACGME accredited program, UConn cannot sponsor any visas for this clinical trials fellowship.
When is your deadline?
Our deadline is April 15 of the current year.
Is there a cut off of USMLE scores?
It’s unlikely we’ll consider applicants with scores under 200. You also must pass all steps on the first attempt.
How important is research for applying to your program?
Internally, when we screen applications, we use a broad concept of academic potential. We seek candidates who have the potential to be academic dermatologists if they so decide. Prior research is not an absolute criterion for selection to be interviewed, but it’s the surest way to display one’s academic potential.
How many applicants do you accept yearly?
We accept one applicant every year.
When do you start reviewing applications?
Application reviews begin after January 1 of the current year.
When do you start the interviewing process?
The interviews takes place between April and the beginning of May.