Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital.
See how you matchAbout Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
- ACGME code
- 4000821042
- Program director
- John Cahill
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 18
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,211
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 7%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,211 applications and invited about 14.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- US clinical experience required
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 18
- Interview rate
- 14.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates92%
- US DO graduates2%
- US IMGs2%
- Non-US IMGs5%
Demographics
- Women66%
- Men32%
- White43%
- Asian26%
- Black or African American25%
- Hispanic or Latino5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native2%
- Other3%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Cahill
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer Dolan-Auten
- Coordinator phone
- (203) 785-2094
- Program phone
- (203) 785-2095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Yale-New Haven Hospital
Yale University School of Medicine 300 George Street, Suite 901 Room 18 New Haven, CT 06511 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 7% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 18 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 1,211 applications and interviewed about 14.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Yale University School of Medicine 300 George Street, Suite 901 Room 18 New Haven, CT 06511. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Who is the program director of Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?
The program director is John Cahill. The program coordinator, Jennifer Dolan-Auten, is the usual contact for application questions.