Excellence in medical education has kept Saint Francis Hospital at the forefront of health care in the New England region. All of our programs demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and dedicated support for research in a vibrant clinical environment. At Saint Francis, we offer a full range of treatments and services throughout our 617- bed multi-facility center.
A member of both the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the Alliance of Independent Academic Medical Centers (AIAMC), Saint Francis provides outstanding educational experiences across the continuum of medical education and allied health education.
In terms of Graduate Medical Education (GME), Saint Francis offers residency and fellowship training programs in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Dentistry, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Congestive Heart Failure, and MRI. The residency and fellowship programs are managed by outstanding educational leaders and monitored by our Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) under the guidance of our Chief Academic Officer / Designated Institutional Official.
In addition to the programs sponsored by Saint Francis, we have a strong and longstanding partnership with the University of Connecticut Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine, and provides training and clinical rotation for the medical students (90 per class) and more than 500 (130 FTE) residents/fellows in programs sponsored by UConn. The UConn Family Medicine Residency Program is based at the main Saint Francis Campus. More information on UConn GME programs is available at: http://gme.uchc.edu/index.html
The Surgery Research Fellowship at Saint Francis Hospital — a part of Trinity Health Of New England—features a two-year experience in surgical-oriented research. The program can accommodate two fellows, in succession, including first-year and second-year fellows (designated F1 and F2). The Research Fellowship targets interested and available surgical residents in any specialty, and is intended to be a two-year experience. This duration will include multiple research projects endeavored with any of several principal investigators. Research Fellows will work on local, regional, and even national and multi-center projects.
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Ideal candidates will have an aptitude for research, experience in clinical research, chart review, electronic health records, and the scientific process. Candidates with experience in manuscript preparation, grant writing, and advanced degrees in basic science or clinical applied science will be given special attention. Exceptional interpersonal skills will also be expected. Candidates will work alongside attending surgeons, research coordinators, institutional review board members, and staff from the hospital research administration.
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All fellows will be required to sign a contract with the hospital, and maintain eligibility within that program standard.
The Fellows will be compensated as appropriate for their PGY level, and benefits are described by the hospital system. Reimbursement will be reimbursed by Saint Francis Hospital for the research program duration. Travel and academic meeting benefits will be determined as needed by both the successes and by the Saint Francis Hospital Department of Surgery leadership.
Click here to download the Surgery Research Fellowship Application.