PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
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
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.