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Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology) Residency Program

University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Farmington, CT
Continued AccreditationACGME #1830818031UniversityJ1J-1

University of Connecticut School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Neuromuscular medicine (Neurology) residency program in Farmington, CT. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $90,712. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
1
0 residents · 1 approved
PGY-1 salary
$90.7k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2012 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2013

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
4.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. Connecticut Children’s is the only hospital in Connecticut dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of children and families. Connecticut Children’s physicians and researchers are dedicated to advancing pediatric care through medical innovation, cutting-edge technology, and research. With more than 200 physicians and 200 pediatric residents and fellows in over 20 pediatric specialty areas, Connecticut Children’s serves as the primary teaching, clinical and research site for the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. For more information, visit www.connecticutchildrens.org or connect with us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/connecticutchildrens and Twitter at www.twitter.com/ctchildrens.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Connecticut School of Medicine · Farmington, CT

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Primary
Farmington, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Hartford, CT185 beds

Hospital for Special Care

New Britain, CT228 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

State Income Tax
6.99%
Top marginal rate · 2025

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Amanda Hernandez, MD, PhD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Sara Pizzanello

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Connecticut School of Medicine located?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine is located in Farmington, CT.
What type of program is University of Connecticut School of Medicine?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Connecticut School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Connecticut School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Connecticut School of Medicine require?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Connecticut School of Medicine?
University of Connecticut School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $90,712. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Connecticut School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Connecticut School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Connecticut School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Neuromuscular medicine (Neurology) residency program positions as they appear.