Yale-New Haven Medical Center
The Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency in New Haven, CT is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Yale general surgery residency with categorical, preliminary and Surgical Scientist Training Program tracks, training at Yale New Haven Hospital, the West Haven VA and Bridgeport Hospital. Junior residents commonly log 300 to 350 cases in the first two years, many residents take a two-year professional development period, and graduates typically publish 10-20 original manuscripts.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents get 4 weeks of vacation, a 1,400 dollar annual education stipend and travel reimbursement when presenting research.
- Applications through NRMP/ERAS are reviewed in September and October; three letters and a passed USMLE Step 1 are required, and all interviews are virtual.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Kristin Oliveira, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Andrew Dhanasopon, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Haddon Pantel, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Kate Savoie, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Daniel Solomon, MD
- Address
- 330 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06520
- Phone
- 203.785.2572
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency at a glance
Yale-New Haven Medical Center lists its Surgery residency in New Haven, Connecticut. The directory holds 6 Surgery residency programs in Connecticut, 1 of them in New Haven and 362 across 48 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 6 Surgery residency programs in Connecticut use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 356 Surgery residency programs nationwide share that status.
Yale-New Haven Medical Center has 68 other programs listed in New Haven: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, and 62 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Yale-New Haven Medical Center in New Haven
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology fellowship
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology fellowship
- Clinical Informatics (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Clinical Neurophysiology (Neurology) fellowship
Other Connecticut cities with a listed Surgery residency: Danbury, Farmington, Stamford, Waterbury.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Surgery residency training
Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years.
Applicants usually build a record of surgical rotations and a sub-internship before applying.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency?
The directory places it in New Haven, Connecticut.
How many Surgery residency programs are there in Connecticut?
This directory lists 6 in Connecticut and 362 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Surgery residency training typically lasts 5 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Yale-New Haven Medical Center Surgery residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.