Looking for outstanding pediatric training in a supportive, resident-centered program? The UConn Pediatric Residency Program at Connecticut Children’s is seeking a motivated physician to join our incoming PL-1 or PL-2 class.
Why Choose UConn Pediatrics?
Exceptional Clinical Training
Train at Connecticut Children’s, a nationally recognized free-standing children’s hospital, where residents gain broad exposure to complex pediatric pathology while serving a diverse patient population. Our curriculum is designed to develop confident, compassionate, and highly capable pediatricians.
Graduated Autonomy
Residents are entrusted with increasing responsibility throughout training, allowing them to build clinical judgment, leadership skills, and independence while receiving close faculty mentorship and supervision. Our graduates consistently report feeling exceptionally well prepared for fellowship and independent practice.
Innovative Modified X+Y Curriculum
- Dedicated ambulatory and educational experiences without inpatient interruptions
- Protected Academic Half Day every week
- Improved continuity clinic experience
- Better work-life integration and educational focus
A Program Large Enough for Opportunity, Small Enough for Individualized Support
With 22 residents entering each year, UConn Pediatrics offers the resources and diversity of a medium-to-large residency while maintaining a close-knit culture where every resident is known, supported, and mentored by program leadership and faculty.
Resident-Centered Education
We are committed to continuous innovation and resident wellness through:
- Longitudinal tracks in Medical Education, Research, and Advocacy
- Academic Half Day for Protected Structured Learning
- Simulation-based education
- Robust scholarly activity support
- Faculty committed to teaching and resident development
- Individualized mentorship and career guidance
Live in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford offers an outstanding quality of life with affordable living, vibrant neighborhoods, and easy access to everything New England has to offer. Residents enjoy:
- Less than 2 hours to Boston and New York City
- Close proximity to the Connecticut/Rhode Island shoreline, hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
- Excellent restaurants, arts, music, and professional sports
- Family-friendly communities with outstanding schools
Become Part of Our Community
At UConn Pediatrics, we believe outstanding physicians are developed through exceptional clinical experiences, meaningful mentorship, progressive autonomy, and a culture that genuinely values resident education and well-being.
If you’re looking for a residency program that will challenge you, support you, and prepare you for success in any pediatric career path, we’d love to hear from you at caresti@connecticutchildrens.org and smackie@connecticutchildrens.org. To learn more about the program, please visit: Pediatric Residency | Connecticut Children’s
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If interested, please contact us at smackie@connecticutchildrens.org and caresti@connecticutchildrens.org
