Yale-New Haven Hospital Program Child Neurology Residency
Child Neurology residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Yale-New Haven Hospital Program
- ACGME code
- 1850800078
- Program director
- Cristian Ionita
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 183
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Yale-New Haven Hospital Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).
In the latest application cycle the program received 183 applications and invited about 23.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 2
- Interview rate
- 23.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates60%
- US DO graduates10%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs30%
Demographics
- Women90%
- Men10%
- White30%
- Asian60%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Cristian Ionita
- Program coordinator
- Elizabeth Miranda-Keeler
- Coordinator phone
- (203) 785-3898
- Program phone
- (203) 785-5708
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
333 Cedar St. LMP 3088 New Haven, CT 06510 Open in Google Maps
Yale-New Haven Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Yale-New Haven Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Yale-New Haven Hospital Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Yale-New Haven Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 30% of residents at Yale-New Haven Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Yale-New Haven Hospital Program offer?
Yale-New Haven Hospital Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Yale-New Haven Hospital Program?
Yale-New Haven Hospital Program received 183 applications and interviewed about 23.5% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Yale-New Haven Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Yale-New Haven Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is Yale-New Haven Hospital Program located?
Yale-New Haven Hospital Program is located at 333 Cedar St. LMP 3088 New Haven, CT 06510. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Who is the program director of Yale-New Haven Hospital Program?
The program director is Cristian Ionita. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Miranda-Keeler, is the usual contact for application questions.