Emergency MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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About Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1100821139
Program director
David Della-Giustina
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
19
First-year spots
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 19 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
19
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates66%
  • US DO graduates18%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White64%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
David Della-Giustina
Program coordinator
Lisa Courtney
Coordinator phone
(203) 737-2644
Program phone
(203) 785-5174
Sponsoring institution
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Emergency Medicine Residency 464 Congress Avenue, Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519-1315 Open in Google Maps

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Yale-New Haven Medical Center 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 Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program offer?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program offers 19 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 19 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Yale-New Haven Medical Center 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 Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Emergency Medicine Residency 464 Congress Avenue, Suite 260 New Haven, CT 06519-1315. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.

Who is the program director of Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

The program director is David Della-Giustina. The program coordinator, Lisa Courtney, is the usual contact for application questions.