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
- 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
Salary Progression
$86,080
PGY-1
$88,950
PGY-2
$93,192
PGY-3
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
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
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
- Email:
- ELSA.RICCIO@BPTHOSP.ORG
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
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
- Contact Email:
- elsa.riccio@bpthosp.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:18PGY-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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