There are currently 4 fellowships affiliated with the Integrated Residency in Emergency Medicine.

Medical Toxicology

Kevin O’toole, MD, MPH, EMT-P Toxicology Fellow Education: Boston College, B.S St. Georges University, M.P.H. St. Georges University, M.D.         Residency: Emergency Medicine, University of Connecticut, 05     Interests: Bioterrorism Agents/Prevention, Hazardous Materials, Inorganic Metals, Critical Care, Prehospital Medicine

The Medical Toxicology Fellowship at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is a diverse program providing comprehensive training in all aspects of medical toxicology. The resources offered to our fellows provide them with an abundant opportunity for educational and professional.  These resources include: 

• The Connecticut Poison Control Center which has over 40,000 contacts per year and is the state’s only poison center that is certified by the American Association of Poison Control Centers
• The University of Connecticut/John Dempsey Hospital, Hartford Hospital, and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center with a combined average of over 160,000 emergency department visits per year
• The largest multi-chamber hyperbaric oxygen facility in New England
• Eight faculty members who are board-certified medical toxicologists
• Connecticut’s only critical care aeromedical helicopter service
• Active consultation services (inpatient and ED)
• Very involved clinical and forensic toxicology laboratories
• Active outpatient occupational & environmental toxicology clinics
• Medical student, resident, local and regional hospital staff, nursing and public teaching opportunities
• Salaried at PGY4 and 5 level with benefits, insurance, vacation and conference
  time; with additional clinical per-diem shift coverage available to qualified candidates

For more information please contact: Charles A. McKay, MD Division of Toxicology Department of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour Street Hartford, CT 06102-5037 Telephone: 860-545-5411 Fax: 860-545-5132 E-mail: cmckay@harthosp.org Links: Connecticut Poison Control Center

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Cynthia Casucci-Hida, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Education: SUNY at Buffalo, B.A., St. Georges University School of Medicine, M.D.     Residency: Pediatrics, Winthrop University Hospital, NY, 05     Interests: N/A

Amy Dunn, DO, MPH Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Education: Lehigh University, B.A. University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey, MPH Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O, 04   Residency: Pediatrics, University of Medicine & Dentistry New Jersey, 07   Interests: Pediatric sedation, public health         Kristen Welch, MD Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow Education: Duke University, B.S., Washington University, M.D.   Residency: Pediatrics, University of Washington / Seattle Children's, 05   Interests: Sedation/analgesia, simulation medicine

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program at the University of Connecticut is a fully accredited training program with 2 or 3-year tracks for graduates of Emergency Medicine or Pediatric residencies, respectively.  Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, which opened its doors in 1996, is a tertiary pediatric referral center and the only freestanding children’s hospital in Connecticut.  The hospital provides a full range of pediatric subspecialty care and also serves as the largest pediatric primary care center between New York and Boston.  The Emergency Department, staffed by 11 pediatric emergency physicians, has an annual census of about 45,000 visits per year.  Fellows receive a broad clinical training, as well as teaching and administrative experience.  Comprehensive resources and guidance are available for research support.

The program participates in the NRMP; applications are accepted through ERAS with a deadline of August 31.

Program Director:
John C. Brancato, MD

For more information, please contact: Tisha Kimber, Administrative Associate Division of Emergency Medicine Connecticut Children's Medical Center 282 Washington St. Hartford, CT  06106 Telephone: 860-545-9187 Fax:  860-545-9202 E-mail: tkimber@ccmckids.org Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (University of Connecticut Pediatric Residency Program)

Aeromedical/EMS Fellowship

There is a one year EMS Fellowship available to a residency graduate interested in learning more about EMS and/or Aeromedical administration. The fellowship is sponsored by the Hartford Hospital/UCONN Department of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine. The position includes both ground EMS and aeromedical experience. Administrative, research, and teaching responsibility information is available on request. Clinical responsibilities as a PGY4 two days per week is included as part of the fellowship. Additional paid per diem shifts as an ED attending are also available.

Administration/Research Fellowship

There is a one year Administration/Research Fellowship available to a residency graduate who is contemplating a career in academics or ED administration. The specific rotations are tailored to the candidate's preferences; options include clinical services administration (scheduling, quality improvement, finance and budgets), academic affairs, education, clinical and basic research. Some ED clinical time is included, additional paid per diem ED shifts are also available. There are also MBA and MPH degree opportunities.

For more information please contact:

Alan Jon Smally MD, FACEP
Division Chief, Department of Emergency Medicine
Department of Traumatology and Emergency Medicine
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour Street
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
Telephone: 860-545-3536
E-mail: Asmally@harthosp.org