The University of Connecticut Neurology Residency Program is an ACGME accredited 4-year program.
NRMP Program Code: 1094180C0

We have 28 residents, 7 in each class year, including the PGY-1 year.

Since we are a categorical program, you do not need to apply simultaneously to an internal medicine PGY-1 preliminary year program.

Visa Eligibility

We welcome applications from International Medical Graduates. J-1 training visas are supported. UConn does not sponsor H1b visas for residents. View more information about J-1 visa information.

Meal Allowance

A meal allowance of $10 per shift is added to the resident’s/fellow’s stipend for each shift they are on “in-house” call in excess of 16 hours as reported by the program leadership.

Vacation

4 weeks paid vacation/educational leave each year.

Parking

Free at all rotation sites.

Research/Travel Funding

Up to $2,000 to attend an educational conference. Additional funding up to $2,000 to present UConn related research as primary author at an additional educational conference.

Educational Funding

$2,750 educational resource allowance over the residency plus AAN membership (including Continuum subscription) in years 2-4.

Salary

For 2020-21, PGY-1 $60,490, PGY-2 $62,200, PGY-3 $64,600, PGY-4 $67,900.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, life, disability, professional liability, tax sheltered investment program, fitness center discounts, wellness programs, counseling programs. View more details about salary, benefits, and sample contract.

 

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