Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Griffin Hospital Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Derby, Connecticut, sponsored by Griffin Hospital.

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About Griffin Hospital Program

ACGME code
1400831077
Program director
Seema Dsouza
Location
Derby, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
4,462
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
88%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Griffin Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Derby, Connecticut, sponsored by Griffin Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,462 applications and invited about 4.4% 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 88% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
4.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs76%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men55%
  • White12%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Seema Dsouza
Program coordinator
Monica Sanchez
Coordinator phone
(203) 732-7327
Sponsoring institution
Griffin Hospital

Department of Internal Medicine 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418 Open in Google Maps

Griffin Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Griffin Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Griffin Hospital Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Griffin Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 88% of residents at Griffin Hospital 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.

How many residency positions does Griffin Hospital Program offer?

Griffin Hospital Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Griffin Hospital Program?

Griffin Hospital Program received 4,462 applications and interviewed about 4.4% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Griffin 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 Griffin Hospital 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 Griffin Hospital Program located?

Griffin Hospital Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 130 Division Street Derby, CT 06418. Its sponsoring institution is Griffin Hospital.

Who is the program director of Griffin Hospital Program?

The program director is Seema Dsouza. The program coordinator, Monica Sanchez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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