University of Connecticut
Hartford, CT
Stewart Mackie, MD
Program Director
Barent S. Wagar, C-TAGME
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Free-standing children’s hospital, Level 1 trauma center, ECMO, CT surgery, renal transplant/dialysis center, Level 4 NICU, Free parking, Affordable living, capital city with 4 seasons of adventure
Individualized Curriculum: The broadest possible spectrum of core and discretionary activities to prepare residents well for any career possibility (5 individualized blocks with maximum flexibility)
Wellness: A learning environment that promotes wellness and reduces burnout to sustain wellness and meaning in professional and personal lives
Advocacy: Authentic community partnerships, formal advocacy curriculum
Research: Graduates have advanced skills and training in QI & Safety projects and research development
Supportive program administration & faculty
Our Residents: 20 residents per year, Leading diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Fully involved in program governance, AAP advocacy CATCH grants, Published research, Present at national meetings
DETAILS
20 categorical residents per year, plus 3 PGY4 chief residents
12 fellowship programs
226 pediatric medical faculty
Leading diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
Fully involved in program governance
AAP advocacy CATCH grants
Broad training in acute care, ambulatory care and greater than 30 subspecialties
Residents can individualize their curriculum with 5 pathway rotations to prepare them for any career possibility
Strong community advocacy with required immersive community longitudinal experience and access to the Resident Education in Advocacy and Community Health (REACH) pathway
Strong research opportunities with most residents participating in research and/or quality improvement scholarly activities leading to posters, platforms and publications
Opportunities to participate in healthcare in resource limited settings through the Connecticut Children’s Center for Global Health
LOCATION
Hartford, Connecticut area
Diverse Population
Variety of places to live, small towns, cities, suburbs
Great schools
Outdoor activities – hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, beaches
Museums, Theater, Historical landmarks, sporting events
CURRICULUM
Rotations/didactics Intern
4 blocks inpatient, ED, NICU, Well newborn, Developmental behavioral pediatrics, Ambulatory, 3 discretionary (required subspecialty or pathway), 4 weeks vacation
PGY2
2 blocks inpatient, 2 PICU, ED, NICU, Adolescent, Ambulatory, 4 discretionary (required subspecialty or pathway), 4 weeks vacation
PGY3
3.5 blocks inpatient, 1 inpatient or PICU, ED, 6 weeks ambulatory, 5 discretionary (required subspecialty or pathway), 4 weeks vacation
All residents every year
Continuity clinic (36 half days in 26 weeks), 3rd year can be subspecialty
Community advocacy longitudinal experience
Didactics
Inpatient morning report
Inpatient clinical reasoning noon conference 1/week
Evidence based medicine noon conference 1/week
Core didactics 2 hour block 1/week
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Department of Pediatric Resident/fellow medical education DEI committee- yearly DEI evening symposium, efforts towards recruitment, monthly awareness events, participation at community DEI events such as Hartford Pride Fest
Representation at University of Connecticut Graduate Medical Education DEI committee
