Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, sponsored by Bridgeport Hospital.

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About Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

ACGME code
1400811074
Program director
Kaltrina Sedaliu
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
4,243
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
92%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, sponsored by Bridgeport Hospital. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,243 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs68%

Demographics

  • Women51%
  • Men49%
  • White14%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American27%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Kaltrina Sedaliu
Program coordinator
Jennifer Ortiz
Coordinator phone
(203) 384-3792
Sponsoring institution
Bridgeport Hospital

267 Grant Street PO Box 5000 Bridgeport, CT 06610 Open in Google Maps

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University 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 Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program IMG-friendly?

About 92% of residents at Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program offer?

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program received 4,243 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program located?

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program is located at 267 Grant Street PO Box 5000 Bridgeport, CT 06610. Its sponsoring institution is Bridgeport Hospital.

Who is the program director of Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

The program director is Kaltrina Sedaliu. The program coordinator, Jennifer Ortiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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