Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Danbury Hospital is a tertiary referral center within the Nuvance Health network. Danbury Hospital serves as a branch campus to the University of Vermont. We currently teach medical students from The University of Vermont, Ross University, and The American University of the Caribbean, allowing our residents to serve as educators and prepares them for an academic career should they choose. Residents have the opportunity to complete pediatric experience at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Total Program Size
7
5
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1081440P0
1081440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
90
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
7
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4400813428
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Ramanathan
Last Name
Seshadri
Degrees
MD
Address
Danbury Hosp
4 South
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.44585 41.405182)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Meryl
Last Name
Glasser
Address
Danbury Hosp
4 South
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.44585 41.405182)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.90
% IMG
31.10
% DO
17.90
% Female
49.30
% Male
50.60
Total Physician
19
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
11.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 52 | ||
| Year | 52 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $76,728 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $79,798 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $82,990 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $87,139 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $91,496 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $96,071 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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