UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health General Surgery Residency

Farmington, ConnecticutUniversityTrains at John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect

Top 50%

of 360 general surgery residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training66Top half in general surgery
  • Faculty depth29Bottom half in general surgery
  • Research57Top half in general surgery
  • Pay and cost of living58Top half in general surgery

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At a glance

ProgramUConn School of Medicine / UConn Health General Surgery Residency
LocationFarmington, Connecticut
Main training hospitalJohn Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$76,608 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$1,190 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 5.4 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health general surgery

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Questions

Where is the UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health general surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Farmington, Connecticut. Its main training hospital is John Dempsey Hospital of the University of Connect.

How much do general surgery residents earn at UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health?

PGY-1 residents earn $76,608 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,190 a month.

Does UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health sponsor visas for general surgery residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health ranked for general surgery?

It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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