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Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, sponsored by Bridgeport Hospital.

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About Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

ACGME code
4200812039
Program director
Kiran Sheikh
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
698
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
76%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Bridgeport, Connecticut, sponsored by Bridgeport Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 698 applications and invited about 12% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 76% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed31%
  • Silver signal: interviewed39%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Interview rate
12%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates25%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs38%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women19%
  • Men81%
  • White38%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Kiran Sheikh
Program coordinator
Eileana Valentin
Coordinator phone
(203) 384-3834
Sponsoring institution
Bridgeport Hospital

Diagnostic Radiology 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, CT 06610 Open in Google Maps

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program IMG-friendly?

About 76% of residents at Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program received 698 applications and interviewed about 12% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

Applicants who sent Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program a gold signal received interviews about 31% of the time, silver signals about 39%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program located?

Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program is located at Diagnostic Radiology 267 Grant Street Bridgeport, CT 06610. Its sponsoring institution is Bridgeport Hospital.

Who is the program director of Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program?

The program director is Kiran Sheikh. The program coordinator, Eileana Valentin, is the usual contact for application questions.

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