Thank you for your interest in the UConn Dermatology Residency Program.
Our program participates in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications will only be reviewed if the applicant is enrolled in these two programs. Applicants are required to register with these two organizations.
We will be accepting applications via ERAS effective the first day ERAS opens in Fall of 2024 through midnight, November 1, 2024.
Applications and supplemental required information WILL NOT be accepted after that date.
We will be holding interviews for 4 (four) PGY2 positions for entry on July 1, 2026.
We are accredited to match 4 (four) residents per year.
The following are all required as part of your application.
- An official medical school transcript
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Medical school performance evaluations
- USMLE Step 1 – Required for applying and MUST be passed on first attempt
- USMLE Step 2 is highly recommended
Only J-1 visas are accepted by the University of Connecticut School of Medicine for those candidates who are not permanent residents.
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Our program 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.
Please do not send application material directly to us. All applications must be submitted through the ERAS system. For more information about our program, please direct your inquiries to:
Christina Iwanik
Dermatology Residency Coordinator
UConn Health
263 Farmington Avenue, MC 6230
Farmington, CT 06030-6230
Phone: 860-679-6759 (This is not a patient/clinic line. If you are in need of an appointment or need to contact our medical office, please call 860-679-4600.)
Email: ciwanik@uchc.edu