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Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4400821064
Program director
Kristin Oliveira
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,510
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,510 applications and invited about 8.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
9
Interview rate
8.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs11%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White49%
  • Asian30%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kristin Oliveira
Program coordinator
Ania Shea
Coordinator phone
(203) 785-7890
Program phone
(224) 600-0468
Sponsoring institution
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Yale University School of Medicine Department of Surgery 333 Cedar Street, TMP 202 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 19% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 1,510 applications and interviewed about 8.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at Yale University School of Medicine Department of Surgery 333 Cedar Street, TMP 202 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 Kristin Oliveira. The program coordinator, Ania Shea, is the usual contact for application questions.

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