University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
Division of Infectious Diseases
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue, MC3212
Farmington,
CT
06030
Phone: 860 679 4700
Fax: 860 679 4701
Website: http://gme.uchc.edu/programs/id/
Email: chirch@uchc.edu
Training Program Director
Lisa Chirch MD
Research Interests: 1) Anal cancer screening in the HIV-infected population, including cytology and HPV testing; predictors of anorectal dysplasia and carcinoma in HIV. 2) HIV/hepatitis C coinfection; treatment with triple therapy, including protease inhibitors, predictors of response rates and toxicities. 3) Understanding the magnitude and frequency of viral “blips” in HIV-1 viral load testing utilizing different testing technologies; clinical and economic implications of viral “blips.” 4) The use of formal simulation programs to objectively and sequentially evaluate interpersonal communication and professionalism in graduate medical education.
Participating Hospitals
Hartford Hospital : 850
John Dempsey Hospital : 224
St. Francis Hospital : 600
Hospital of Central Connecticut : 362
Program Training Offerings
How does this program meet the ABIM requirements for training in clinical microbiology?
Didactic LecturesHands-on Experience
The Program provides training in hospital epidemiology through:
Didactic LecturesHands-On Experiences; IDSA online course in Epidemiology
The Program provides clinical experience for fellows in the following:
Infections in marrow transplantInfections in solid organ transplant patientsInfections in travelers and tropical medicineInfections in children
This Program provides training in STD management through:
Didactic LecturesAttendance at STD Clinic; STD Intensive 3-Day Course in Boston
The Program has a didactic lecture course for fellows:
true
If yes, what is the average number of lectures provided over a two-year period?
100
Training is for:
MD
Are there citizenship requirements?
true
Citizenship Requirements:
U.S. Preferred
Types of visas accepted:
J1
Number of fellows accepted each year:
2
Duration of the Fellowship (years):
2
The Program has a training grant (T32):
false
Average number of infectious diseases consults per trainee per year:
300 - 500
Number of Fellows completing the Program in the last 5 years:
10
Additional Training/Faculty Resources (optional):
Applications accepted via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS®)?
true
Timeframe when applications are accepted:
July 15 - October 15
Timeframe when interviews are done
September - October