Founded in 1974, Capital Area Health Consortium (CAHC or the Consortium) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and voluntary association of seven member hospitals. The Consortium provides a forum for its Member hospitals to collaborate on healthcare matters and works to maintain and improve healthcare responsive to the needs of Connecticut.

The Consortium manages salary and benefits for all residency and fellowship programs sponsored by the University of Connecticut.

While you are a resident or fellow in a University of Connecticut School of Medicine or Dental Medicine training program, you will be an employee of the Capital Area Health Consortium. Your appointment letter from the University of Connecticut will outline your academic responsibilities. As a Consortium employee, you are expected to adhere to the University of Connecticut’s policies, privileges, and responsibilities for residents and fellows.

As the Consortium administers your pay and benefits, please notify us of any changes that may affect your benefits.