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Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Bridgeport, CT(Bridgeport, Connecticut Metropolitan Area Metro)
58
Positions
#132
Specialty Rank
$86,080
PGY1 Salary
94.9%
IMG %
#132
Internal Medicine Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400811074
NRMP Code:
1079140C0; 1079140P0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
58
Interviews:
200

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
20
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
33%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Bridgeport Hospital, an integral part of the Yale New Haven health system, has been training internists for more than 50 years. This is an institution with strong ties to Yale University School of Medicine and a demonstrated commitment to training humane and skilled physicians.Three years of training at Bridgeport Hospital will, through a broad array of didactic and patient-care experiences, prepare you well for a career in Internal Medicine or for subspecialty fellowships.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$86,080
PGY-1
$88,950
PGY-2
$93,192
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Bridgeport, CT
Metropolitan Area
Bridgeport, Connecticut Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
5,028,092

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
90(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$266K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$59K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
15.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,028,092
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.25
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
70°F
Winter
40°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
50"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.59
Restaurant Meal
12.24
Gas (per gallon)
$3.77
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$86,080
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$95,644
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400811074
NRMP Code:
1079140C0; 1079140P0
Total Positions:
58
Interviews:
200
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Armand Wolff
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/21/2026 - 10/9/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
245
Min Step 2 Score:
245

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1079140C0, 1079140P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Bridgeport Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Bridgeport Hospital
Contact Person:
Elsa Riccio

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
22
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:22
PGY-2:18
PGY-3:18

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
245
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
94.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
96th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
1.7%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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