Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1600821015
Program director
MIchael Diluna
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
339
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 339 applications and invited about 14.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed21%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed4%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White29%
  • Asian36%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%
  • Other14%

Contact and location

Program director
MIchael Diluna
Program coordinator
Daria Andriolas
Coordinator phone
(203) 785-3275
Program phone
(203) 785-2809
Sponsoring institution
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Yale University School of Medicine 333 Cedar Street PO Box 208082 New Haven, CT 06520-8082 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 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?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 339 applications and interviewed about 14.2% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Yale University School of Medicine 333 Cedar Street PO Box 208082 New Haven, CT 06520-8082. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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

The program director is MIchael Diluna. The program coordinator, Daria Andriolas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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