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Richard Zeff, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean, Medical School Admissions

The University of Connecticut School of Medicine welcomes all applicants who have prepared themselves for the challenges and rewards of a career in medicine. While the course of study is rigorous, the opportunities for personal enrichment and the pleasure of serving others through clinical service, research, and teaching awaits the successful medical student.

I welcome your interest and scrutiny of our school, recognized for its academic rigor in basic and clinical sciences, and innovative curricular offerings. Our diverse student population enjoys the many privileges and special friendships that develop during the medical school years. We pride ourselves on a community culture where each student has the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those with whom they work and associate in the multicultural Greater Hartford communities.

As you become familiar with us through our website, you will come to find that the University of Connecticut School of Medicine is a first-class institution energized by an outstanding faculty of scholars. We enthusiastically embrace our mission to educate the next generation of physicians, researchers and teachers. Our leading researchers and clinicians offer outstanding educational opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities. All of us here engage in our teaching responsibilities with the goal of producing successful physicians and physician scientists.

We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. If you have further questions or wish additional information, we encourage you to contact us at 860-679-4713 or admissions@uchc.edu.