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Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

Summer Research Fellowship Program Wednesday, May 29, 2019 – Friday, July 26, 2019

Handbook

Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs UConn Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine

263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030 health.uconn.edu/hcop/

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Summer Research Fellowship Program

Table of Contents Page

Welcome from the Associate Dean & Founding Director 2

Program Contact Information 3

Program Description 4-5

Housing Information 5-6

Directions to CCSU 6

Meal Information 6

Transportation Schedule 7

Poster Presentation 7

Program Expectations & Professionalism 8

Program Schedule 8-13

Health Care and Emergency Contacts 13-14

Entertainment 15

Shopping 16

Banking 16

Restaurants 17

Supermarkets 17

Exercise 18

Off Campus Transportation 18

Parking 18

Facts about UConn Health 18

Campus Map – CCSU 18

Campus Map – UConn Health 18

Acknowledgements 19

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Dear Summer Research Fellowship Program Participants,

It is a pleasure to welcome you to the Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative (Aetna HPPI) sponsored by the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs at UConn Health. The Aetna HPPI is a formal consortium offering a comprehensive program of educational enrichment and support activities for students of diverse backgrounds. This initiative, comprised of a pipeline of academic and research programs, continues to be instrumental in increasing the numbers of students from diverse backgrounds applying to and matriculating to medical or dental school, or graduate programs in the biomedical sciences. We appreciate the continued support of faculty and staff at UConn Health and at Central Connecticut State University who help to make these programs successful each year.

This handbook is designed to better acquaint you with the curriculum of the Summer Research Fellowship Program and the rules, expectations, and policies of the program, the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs, and Central Connecticut State University. It is important that you review the materials included in this handbook in order to gain the full benefits of participating in this program. The faculty and staff of the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs are available to assist you throughout your time in the program. It is our goal to provide a continuous mentoring and support system for students not only throughout the duration of the program but also throughout their academic and professional endeavors.

We hope that you will find the Summer Research Fellowship Program insightful and enriching as you continue on your path towards becoming a health professional. Through your participation in this summer enrichment program, you will be better prepared and equipped for future health careers.

We hope that you will find your summer with us a worthwhile experience. For more information about the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs and the Aetna HPPI pipeline programs, please visit our website at health.uconn.edu/hcop/.

Sincerely,

Marja M. Hurley, M.D. Professor of Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Institutional Designee, AAMC Group Women in Medicine and Science Associate Dean, Health Career Opportunity Programs Founding Director, Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative

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Program Contact Information

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CAREER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS PHONE: (860) 679-3483 FAX: (860) 679-1875

Website Address: health.uconn.edu/hcop/

Marja Hurley, M.D. Professor of Medicine & Orthopaedics Associate Dean & Founding Director

Granville Wrensford, Ph.D. Assistant Dean & Associate Director

[email protected]

Kerry-Ann Stewart, Ph.D.

Assistant Director [email protected]

Anastasia Rollins Administrative Officer

[email protected]

jan figueroa Administrative Program Assistant

[email protected]

CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Kathy Martin, Ph.D. Site Director & Chair, Biomolecular Sciences

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General Description

The Summer Research Fellowship Program is a nine-week program that is designed for college sophomores, juniors, seniors or recent graduates. The purpose of the program is to provide a research enrichment experience and some exposure to clinical medicine. This program is designed for students who are interested in a career in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research and for applicants who have completed some college coursework in biology and chemistry (preferably through organic chemistry). This program is devoted to approximately 32 hours per week of work on a research project and 8 hours per week to required clinical experiential.

Participants of the Summer Research Fellowship Program will be required to identify a faculty sponsor. The faculty sponsor will develop and make available a suitable project description for the accepted participant. Participants are required to contact his/her faculty sponsor in April or May and develop a research protocol. During the program, students are required to prepare an abstract of their research project. At the end of the program, students will make a poster presentation on their research project during a symposium at UConn Health. Preceptor Information

Participants of the Summer Research Fellowship Program are able to select a project of their interest. Participants are required to contact a faculty sponsor and make arrangements to meet and discuss possible designated projects. When contacting faculty members, you will need to identify yourself as an accepted Summer Research Fellowship Program participant who is being funded by the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs. You may also inform faculty members that your application is available for review in the Health Career Opportunity Programs Office if they wish to obtain further information regarding your qualifications. Once you have identified a faculty advisor and project, you will need to complete a research protocol with your sponsor and submit it to Granville Wrensford, Ph.D., Assistant Dean and Associate Director of the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs or Kerry-Ann Stewart, Ph.D., Assistant Director of the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs. These research opportunities can be accessed via the UConn Health website. In order to obtain this information please do the following:

• Go to health.uconn.edu • Click on “Research” at the top • Click on links of interest • Under each department or center is a link to faculty • You can also type in your area of interest in the search box and browse through the different

topics

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If you have any issues locating a faculty sponsor, please contact Kerry-Ann Stewart, Ph.D. or jan figueroa in the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs. Formal matriculation in this program is contingent on identifying a satisfactory match with a project and a sponsor. In addition to your research project, you are required to participate in the following activities:

• Orientation program • Clinical experiential • Seminar series including Monday evenings and Tuesday afternoons • Course: entitled “Responsible Conduct in Research”

Housing Information

Housing for the Summer Research Fellowship Program will be provided at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), New Britain, CT from Tuesday, May 29th through Sunday, July 29th. Information on specific dormitory room assignments and locations will be provided.

Dormitory Check-In: Tuesday, May 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Dormitory Check-Out: Friday, July 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Saturday/Sunday July 27th or 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Dormitory Amenities

Each floor of the dormitory will have a common stove, refrigerator, microwave, as well as carpeted lounge areas with televisions. Participants will also have access to the computer lab and laundry facilities. The machines operate through the Blue Chip Debit System.

What You Should Bring

You are responsible for bringing your own pillows, sheets, pillowcases, blankets, and ALL personal items.

YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP WITH YOU. LAPTOPS ARE NOT PROVIDED BUT ARE NEEDED FOR COURSEWORK.

Note: A shopping mall, supermarkets, restaurants, and stores are located close to CCSU where you can purchase food and other items you may need for your stay (see pages 16-17). Important Notes & Rules for the CCSU Dormitory and Campus

• There will be a charge for any lost keys and Blue Chip Card ($25 for lost dorm key and $10 for first loss of Blue Chip Card/$25 each loss thereafter).

• No alcohol permitted on campus • No burning candles • No smoking permitted in Residence Halls and other buildings • Parking information will be provided • No overnight guests

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Residential Assistants Residential Assistants will also be available during evening hours and on weekends for housing assistance. CCSU Campus Police The phone number for Campus Police is:

• calling on-campus (using campus phones): 22375 CCSU Faculty & Staff

• Dr. Kathy Martin’s office • Office of Residence Life

Directions to CCSU Campus

Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) campus website: www.ccsu.edu/visit/ If you are traveling by: Airplane: Bradley International Airport located in Windsor Locks, CT is the only airport in Connecticut.

• Note: Taxi cab and other modes of transportation from Bradley International Airport to CCSU are also available at the airport terminal

Train:

• Amtrak: the closest Amtrak station to New Britain is the Kensington-Berlin Train Station (with waiting room), located at 51 Depot Road, Kensington, CT 06037 (check on-line for station hours)

• Metro North: the closest Metro North Station is in New Haven, CT, which is approximately one hour from CCSU

Bus: Greyhound and Peter Pan buses arrive and depart from 64 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, located approximately 10 to 15 minutes from CCSU

• Phone Number: 860-229-2074 • Taxi cab or city transit is available to CCSU

Meal Information

Meals are provided up to $15.00 per day. Please note that participants will be responsible for any additional food expenses.

• Monday through Friday students will use a Freedom Pay Card in the UConn Health Cafeteria valued up to $15.00 per day.

• Weekends: Students will use Blue Chip Card at CCSU also budgeted at $15.00 per day. § The card can be used in all vending machines and public use copiers. The public

access copiers only accept the Blue Chip card. The card can also be used at several off-campus vendors.

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Transportation Schedule

Bus transportation is provided for the Summer Research Fellowship Program

Bus Schedule Summer 2019

Date

Pick-Up: CCSU

Departure: UConn Health

Week 1: Wednesday, May 29 – Orientation 10:15 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 1: Thursday, May 30 – Friday, May 31 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 2: Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 3: Monday, June 10 – Friday, June 14 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 4: Monday, June 17 – Friday, June 21 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 5: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 6: Monday, July 1 – Friday, July 5 Please note there is no session on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence holiday and no session on Friday, July 5

7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Week 7: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 8: Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 9: Monday, July 22 – Thursday, July 25 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Week 9: Friday, July 26 – Closing Ceremony 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Poster Presentation

All participants of the Summer Research Fellowship Program will present a poster of their summer research on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Information on the structure and dimensions of the poster will be provided. All posters must be approved by the research faculty mentor and the program directors before the final poster is printed. Posters will be printed through the Biomedical Media Communications (BMC) Department at UConn Health. Instructions on poster requirements and due dates will be provided. In addition to creating and presenting a research poster, participants are also required to write an abstract that summarizes their research, which will be included in an abstract booklet for the poster presentation on July 26th. All final abstracts must be approved by the research faculty mentor and the program directors. Instructions on abstract requirements and due dates will be provided.

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Program Expectations & Professionalism

All participants are expected to dress in an appropriate and professional manner. Please adhere to the dress code of the laboratory and clinical settings. Please also bring comfortable clothing for weekends and weekly activities that do not require professional dress.

• For the Research Laboratory, business casual and casual clothing is appropriate for most areas. Closed-toed shoes are required in the areas where extra protection may be needed. Flip-flops, slippers, open toed shoes and excessively high-heeled shoes are examples of inappropriate footwear. Badges should be worn above the waist. Lab coats will be provided for all program participants.

• For clinical shadowing, you must dress appropriately. Females must wear skirts, dresses or nice pants, blouses/dressing shirts, and shoes; and males must wear nice slacks, dressing shirts, and shoes (ties are optional). No open toed shoes or sandals are allowed. The ID badge and lab coat (if applicable) should be worn and clearly visible for all clinical encounters.

All participants are expected to participate in all program activities and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. All participants are expected to act responsibly and in the best interest of patients, visitors, faculty, students, and staff. Information about professionalism in medicine can be found on the School of Medicine website, https://medicaleducation.uconn.edu/curriculum/m-d-curriculum/legacy-curriculum/ under Professionalism Competency.

Program Schedule Wednesday, May 29th: Orientation • On May 29th participants will receive an orientation for the program by the Department of Health

Career Opportunity Programs and UConn Health Research Safety. • Participants will get their ID badges, take profile pictures, and receive meal information and cards.

Thursday, July 25th: Poster Session The poster session for the Summer Research Fellowship Program will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at UConn Health. Participants should arrive at 12-noon to set-up their posters.

Friday, July 26th: Program Closing Ceremony The Closing Ceremony for all summer programs sponsored by the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs is scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. Participants of the Summer Research Fellowship Program will be given a schedule of the mandatory training courses and program meetings including the Responsible Conduct in Research seminar, Research Safety Training, Program Directors meetings, and UConn Health faculty presentations.

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Weekly Schedule

Week 1 – May 28 – May 31, 2019

Week 2 – June 3 – June 7, 2019

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY TIME 5/27 5/28 5/29 5/30 5/31

7:00 – 8:00 Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 Students will Remain 8:30 – 9:00 at CCSU in the 9:00 – 9:30 Morning for Processing 9:30 – 10:00 of Identification and Research Lab Research Lab

10:00 – 10:30 Blue Chip Cards Assignments Assignments 10:30 – 11:00 MEMORIAL 11:15 Bus Pick Up 11:00 – 11:30 DAY CENTRAL for UConn Health 11:30 – 12:00 H CONNECTICUT 11:45 Welcome 12:00 – 12:30 O STATE Orientation/Intros Lunch Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 L UNIVERSITY Material Distributed Break Break 1:00 – 1:30 I Participant Profiles 1:30 – 2:00 D DORMITORY Participant Photos 2:00 – 2:30 A CHECK IN UCHC Photo 2:30 – 3:00 Y Identification Badges Research Lab Research Lab 3:00 – 3:30 Break Assignments Assignments 3:30 – 4:00 3:30 Laboratory 4:00 – 4:30 Safety & Bloodborne 4:30 – 5:00 Training 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up


7:00 – 8:00 Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 Clinical Rotations 8:30 – 9:00 get assignments 9:00 – 9:30 Animal & directions 9:30 – 10:00 Training Research Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab

10:00 – 10:30 Lab Assignments Assignments Assignments or 10:30 – 11:00 Assignments report to 11:00 – 11:30 Research Lab 11:30 – 12:00 Assignments 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break Break Break Break 1:00 – 1:30 Clinical Rotations 1:30 – 2:00 get assignments 2:00 – 2:30 & directions 2:30 – 3:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments or 3:30 – 4:00 report to 4:00 – 4:30 Research Lab 4:30 – 5:00 Assignments 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up

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Week 3 – June 10 – June 14, 2019

Week 4 – June 17 - June 21, 2019


7:00 – 8:00 Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 Clinical Rotations 8:30 – 9:00 get assignments 9:00 – 9:30 & directions 9:30 – 10:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab

10:00 – 10:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments or 10:30 – 11:00 report to 11:00 – 11:30 Research Lab 11:30 – 12:00 Assignments 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break Break Break Break 1:00 – 1:30 Clinical Rotations 1:30 – 2:00 get assignments 2:00 – 2:30 & directions 2:30 – 3:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments or 3:30 – 4:00 report to 4:00 – 4:30 Research Lab 4:30 – 5:00 Assignments 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up



10:00 – 10:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments or 10:30 – 11:00 report to 11:00 – 11:30 Research Lab 11:30 – 12:00 Assignments 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break Break Break Break 1:00 – 1:30 Clinical Rotations 1:30 – 2:00 get assignments 2:00 – 2:30 Research Lab & directions 2:30 – 3:00 Assignments Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments or 3:30 – 4:00 report to 4:00 – 4:30 Dinner Research Lab 4:30 – 5:00 Local Professionals Assignments 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up

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Week 5 – June 24 – June 28, 2019

Week 6 – July 1 – July 5, 2019



10:00 – 10:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments or 10:30 – 11:00 report to 11:00 – 11:30 Research Lab 11:30 – 12:00 Assignments 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Tuesday Seminar Lunch Lunch Lunch 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break Break Break 1:00 – 1:30 Clinical Rotations 1:30 – 2:00 get assignments 2:00 – 2:30 Research Lab & directions 2:30 – 3:00 Assignments Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments or 3:30 – 4:00 report to 4:00 – 4:30 Dinner Research Lab 4:30 – 5:00 Local Professionals Assignments 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up


7:00 – 8:00 Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:00 N 9:00 – 9:30 O 9:30 – 10:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab

10:00 – 10:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments JULY 4TH S 10:30 – 11:00 H E 11:00 – 11:30 O S 11:30 – 12:00 L S 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Tuesday Seminar Lunch I I 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break D O 1:00 – 1:30 A N 1:30 – 2:00 Y S 2:00 – 2:30 2:30 – 3:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab NO SESSIONS T 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments TODAY O 3:30 – 4:00 D 4:00 – 4:30 Dinner A 4:30 – 5:00 Local Professionals Y 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up

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Week 7 – July 8 – July 12, 2019

Week 8 – July 15 – July 19, 2019







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Week 9 – July 22 – July 26, 2019

Health Care and Emergency Contacts

In emergency situations, call 911.

CCSU

Contact the Police Department at Central Connecticut State University for emergencies.

UConn Health

For emergencies and routine calls contact the Police Department at UConn.


7:00 – 8:00 Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast Bus 7:00/Breakfast 8:00 – 8:30 8:30 – 9:00 High School 9:00 – 9:30 Student Research 9:30 – 10:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Apprentice Program

10:00 – 10:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Assignments 10:30 – 11:00 Research Symposium 11:00 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Break Program Closing 12:30 – 1:00 Break Break Break Poster Set Up 1:00 – 1:30 HDCSRFP/SRFP 1:30 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:30 Poster Reception 2:30 – 3:00 Research Lab Research Lab Research Lab Presentations 3:00 – 3:30 Assignments Assignments Assignments Bus Pick Up 3:00 3:30 – 4:00 4:00 – 4:30 Poster 4:30 – 5:00 Dismantle 5:00 – 5:30 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner 5:30 Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up Bus Pick Up

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Nearest Hospitals/ Medical Centers • UConn Health

263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030 860 679-1000 or 800 535-6232

• The Hospital of Central Connecticut 100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052 860 224-5011

• Hartford Hospital 80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06102 860 545-5000

• Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105 860 714-4000

Walk-In Clinics • A Walk-In Medical Center

365 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111 860 436-3226 Every Day 7:00am – 11:00pm

• MedCare Express Urgent Care 2288 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 860 757-3575 Every Day 8:00am – 8:00pm

• Premier Urgent Care 2909 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 860 345-1143 M-F 8:00am – 7:30pm/Sa-S 9:00am – 4:30pm

• Velocity Urgent Care Clinic 396 Cromwell Ave #4, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 860 372-4990 M-F 9:00am – 8:45pm/Sa-S 9:00am – 5:00pm

• Hartford HealthCare Medical Group 445 South Main St, West Hartford, CT 06110 860 696-2200 M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm/Sa 9:00am – 5:00pm/S 10:00am – 4:00pm

• American Family Care Urgent Care 1030 Boulevard, West Hartford, CT 06119 860 986-6440 M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm/Sa-S 9:00am – 5:00pm

• The Doctors Treatment Center 240 East St, Plainville, CT 06062 860 747-4541 M-F 7:30am – 8:30pm/Sa-S 9:00am – 3:00pm

• New England Urgent Care 21 N Main St, Suite B, West Hartford, CT 06107 860 236-3911 M-F 8:00am – 7:45pm/Sa-S & Holidays 8:00am – 4:45pm

• Hartford HealthCare Medical Group 22 Pine St., Suite 104, Bristol, CT 06010 860 584-8291 M-F 8:00am – 8:00pm/Sa 9:00am – 5:00pm/S 10:00am – 4:00pm

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Entertainment

Movie Theaters • AMC Loews

220 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062 860 747-1071

• Picture Show @ Berlin 19 Frontage Rd, Berlin, CT 06037 860 829-8841

• Cinepolis Blue Back Square 42 South Main St, West Hartford, CT 06107 860 236-4111

• Metro Movies 12 140 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457 860 346-4000

Arts and Theaters • Hole in the Wall Theatre

116 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051 860 229-3049

• Hartford Stage 50 Church St, Hartford, CT 06103 860 527-5151

• The Bushnell Performing Arts Center 166 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 860 987-6000

• XFINITY/Comcast Theatre 61 Savitt Way, Hartford, CT 06120 860 548-7370

• Wadsworth Atheneum 600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103 860 278-2670

• Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103 860 724-3623

• The Mark Twain House & Museum 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105 860 247-0998

• Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest St, Hartford, CT 06105 860 522-9258

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Shopping

• Westfarms Mall 1500 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110 860 561-3024

• Blue Back Square 65 Memorial Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107 860 882-0678

• Costco Wholesale/Gas Station 405 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053 860 893-7001

• Target 475 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053 860 348-9100

• Sam’s Club/Gas Station 3465 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111 860 667-8809

• BJ’s Wholesale Club/Gas Station 507 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110 860 232-9200

Banking

• TD Bank 587 Hartford Rd, New Britain, CT 06053 860 832-4161 M-Th 8:00am – 5:30pm/F 8:00am – 7:00pm/Sa 8:00am – 2:00pm/S 10:00am – 2:00pm

• Webster Bank 553 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT 06053 860 612-4350 M-W 9:00am – 5:00pm/Th-F 9:00am – 6:00pm/Sa 9:00am – 2:00pm

• People’s United Bank – Stop & Shop Branch 44 Fenn Rd, Newington, CT 06111 860 667-7099 T-F 10:00am – 7:00pm/Sa 10:00am – 4:00pm/S 11:00am – 3:00pm

• Farmington Bank 73 Broad St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 284-4502 M-W & F 8:30am – 5:00pm/Th 8:30am – 6:00pm/Sa 9:00am – 1:00pm

• Bank of America 1220 Main St, Newington, CT 06111 860 594-0777 M-F 9:00am – 4:00pm/Sa 9:00am – 12:00pm

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Restaurants

• Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant 1523 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 225-8799

• Sushi California and Teppanyaki Grill 30 Fenn Rd, Newington, CT 06111 860 667-0004

• Great Taste Chinese Restaurant 597 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 827-8988

• Tony’s Central Pizza 1523 Stanley St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 225-5625

• Elmer’s Place and Great Oaks Restaurant 1433 East St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 225-7881

• Roma Sports Bar and Restaurant 382 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 225-7947

• Riley’s Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet 61 Glen St, New Britain, CT 06051 860 259-6930

• Subway 1395 East St, New Britain, Connecticut 06051 860-826-2776

Supermarkets

• Super Stop & Shop 44 Fenn Rd, Newington, CT 06111 860 667-8380

• Almadina Halal Supermarket LLC 268 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053 860 223-6666

• Aldi 693 Farmington Ave, New Britain, CT 06053 860 955-2534

• Dollar General 1450 East Street, New Britain, CT 06050 860 356-0044

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Exercise

• Big Sky 58 Commerce Ct, Newington, CT 06111 860 667-3200

Off Campus Transportation

Please note that bus transportation will be provided for program activities. For travel outside of the UConn Health or CCSU campuses, taxi/cab services, CT fastrack, or CT transit are available. For more information on destinations and schedules, visit: CTrides.com or CTtransit.com.

Parking

CCSU Parking is available at CCSU with a valid parking permit from Public Safety. Parking locations can be found on the campus map (below). UConn Health Only paid parking is available at UConn Health. The program will not reimburse for parking. You are strongly encouraged to use the transportation provided by the program.

Facts about UConn Health • UConn Health is located in Farmington, CT, outside of the capital city of Hartford. • The John Dempsey Hospital opened its doors in 1975. • As an academic health center, it is the site of the John Dempsey Hospital, UConn School of

Medicine, UConn School of Dental Medicine, and the UConn Graduate School. • UConn Health continues to strive in academics, research, and clinical care • The expansion of UConn Health is part of the “Bioscience Connecticut” initiative introduced by

Connecticut Governor Daniel P. Malloy, which also includes the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine.

• There are approximately 5,000 employees at UConn Health • UConn has over 3,500 medical school alums and over 1,500 dental school alums since 2016. • The Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs has been an integral part of the Schools

of Medicine and Dental Medicine since 1986. • For more information about UConn Health please see: health.uconn.edu

Campus Map-CCSU http://docs.ccsu.edu/CampusMap.pdf

Campus Map- UConn Health http://health.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/patient_visitor_map_10_16.pdf

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Acknowledgement of Funding Sources:

Aetna Foundation

Connecticut State Legislature Fund

John and Valerie Rowe Health Professions Scholars Program

The Hartford

University of Connecticut Foundation

Friends of the Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs

UConn Health

Acknowledgement of UConn Health Faculty and Staff:

We thank you for your support and continued encouragement and commitment to the students

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