Thoracic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Thoracic Surgery - Integrated 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
4610800001
Program director
Vincent Mase
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
134
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
23%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is a university Based Thoracic Surgery - Integrated residency program in New Haven, Connecticut, sponsored by Yale-New Haven Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 134 applications and invited about 25.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated interview rate of 25.2%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 23% of current residents, compared with a median of 6% across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
25.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women15%
  • Men85%
  • White46%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Vincent Mase
Program coordinator
Lisa Giudice
Coordinator phone
(203) 785-7627
Sponsoring institution
Yale-New Haven Hospital

330 Cedar Street BB 204 PO Box 208039 New Haven, CT 06520-8039 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 23% of residents at Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program has 6% 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 2 first-year Thoracic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program received 134 applications and interviewed about 25.4% of applicants. The typical Thoracic Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 25.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Thoracic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program located?

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program is located at 330 Cedar Street BB 204 PO Box 208039 New Haven, CT 06520-8039. Its sponsoring institution is Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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

The program director is Vincent Mase. The program coordinator, Lisa Giudice, is the usual contact for application questions.