Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program Neurology Residency
Neurology residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 1800821021
- Program director
- Sara Schaefer
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 14
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 729
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 21.1%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 24%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 14 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).
In the latest application cycle the program received 729 applications and invited about 21.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health tracks.
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
- 14
- Interview rate
- 21.1%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates76%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs24%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White44%
- Asian24%
- Black or African American12%
- Hispanic or Latino9%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Sara Schaefer
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Stafford-Wirth
- Coordinator phone
- (203) 485-6054
- Program phone
- (203) 785-6054
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
Yale University School of Medicine 15 York Street, LCI 910 PO Box 208018 New Haven, CT 06520 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?
About 24% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 14 first-year Neurology positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 729 applications and interviewed about 21.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.
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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Yale University School of Medicine 15 York Street, LCI 910 PO Box 208018 New Haven, CT 06520. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Who is the program director of Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?
The program director is Sara Schaefer. The program coordinator, Michelle Stafford-Wirth, is the usual contact for application questions.