PediatricsUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Pediatrics 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
3200821046
Program director
Rachel Osborn
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
998
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 998 applications and invited about 25.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
25.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men20%
  • White51%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Osborn
Program coordinator
Elizabeth Miranda-Keeler
Coordinator phone
(203) 785-3898
Sponsoring institution
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064 New Haven, CT 06520-8064 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 and H-1B 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 13% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program offers 21 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 998 applications and interviewed about 25.3% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Department of Pediatrics 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208064 New Haven, CT 06520-8064. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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

The program director is Rachel Osborn. The program coordinator, Elizabeth Miranda-Keeler, is the usual contact for application questions.

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