Griffin Hospital Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Derby, CT(Derby, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#428
Specialty Rank
$70,184
PGY1 Salary
96.9%
IMG %
#428
Internal Medicine Ranking
27th Percentile
Top 73% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400831077
NRMP Code:
1977140C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
220

Contact Information

Seema Anna Maria D'Souza
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
00
Female Faculty:
46.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
7%
0

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,184
PGY-1
$72,783
PGY-2
$76,282
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
Derby, CT
Metropolitan Area
Derby, CT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
3,611,317

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
76(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$292K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
3,611,317
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.27
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.91
Restaurant Meal
13.08
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
49

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$70,184
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$92,347
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1400831077
NRMP Code:
1977140C0
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
220
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Seema Anna Maria D'Souza
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/5/2025 - 12/12/2025
Interview Period:
10/2/2025 - 1/29/2026
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:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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:
1977140P0, 1977140C0, 1977140M0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Griffin Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Griffin Hospital
Contact Person:
Monica Sanchez

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
0
Unpaid Leave Days:
120

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
96.9%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
92nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations