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Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program

Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
New Haven, CT(New Haven, CT Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$85,388
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1300821021
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
2

Contact Information

Hui Zhang
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.7
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
7
Non-Physician Staff:
7
0
Female Faculty:
57.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The MGG program at Yale serves a socioeconomically and racially diverse population in the Greater New Haven area covering nearly 1.65 million residents across Southern Connecticut. Our program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of clinical genetics including general pediatric and adult genetics, metabolic, prenatal and cancer genetics. Our onsite molecular and cytogenetics laboratories offer our trainee full exposure to exome sequencing, microarray, FISH and chromosome analysis.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$85,388
PGY-1
$85,388
PGY-2
$89,507
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
New Haven, CT
Metropolitan Area
New Haven, CT Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
81(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$348K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$75K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.9%

Demographics & Community

Population
426K
Median Age
31 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.3
Poverty Rate
21.0%
Unemployment Rate
7.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
81°F
Winter
51°F
Sunny Days
285 days
Precipitation
55"
Humidity
56%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$85,388
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$105,417
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1300821021
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
2
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Hui Zhang
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/20/2026 - 9/21/2026
Interview Period:
7/28/2025 - 9/30/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
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:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1089130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Yale-New Haven Hospital
Contact Person:
Yomarie Orellano

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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