Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Connecticut Institute For Communities Health.

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About Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program

ACGME code
1400800908
Program director
Asha Marhatta
Location
Danbury, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
2,436
Latest cycle
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Danbury, Connecticut, sponsored by Connecticut Institute For Communities Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,436 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs61%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White4%
  • Asian79%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Asha Marhatta
Program coordinator
Yamina DeSanchez
Coordinator phone
(203) 743-0100
Sponsoring institution
Connecticut Institute For Communities Health

CIFC Health Internal Medicine, 3rd Floor 120 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810 Open in Google Maps

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Connecticut Institute For Communities Health 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 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program located?

Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program is located at CIFC Health Internal Medicine, 3rd Floor 120 Main Street Danbury, CT 06810. Its sponsoring institution is Connecticut Institute For Communities Health.

Who is the program director of Connecticut Institute For Communities Health Program?

The program director is Asha Marhatta. The program coordinator, Yamina DeSanchez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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