UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health Orthopaedic Surgery Residency

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

Top 50%

of 208 orthopaedic surgery residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training66Top half in orthopaedic surgery
  • Faculty depth44Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
  • Research44Bottom half in orthopaedic surgery
  • Pay and cost of living53Top half in orthopaedic surgery

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At a glance

ProgramUConn School of Medicine / UConn Health Orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgery

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Questions

Where is the UConn School of Medicine / UConn Health orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic 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 orthopaedic surgery?

It is in the top 50% of 208 orthopaedic 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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