Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Danbury Hospital is a three-year categorical program aiming to train well-rounded, compassionate physicians. Affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, it offers a unique learning environment where residents benefit from a community hospital setting while being trained by experts in academic medicine. The program emphasizes a balanced curriculum, opportunities for teaching, and is backed by a strong research department and Global Health Initiative.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program welcomes International Medical Graduates (IMGs) by considering candidates with J-1 and H1-B visas and requiring ECFMG certification. It prefers US citizens or permanent residents, but it accepts IMGs as long as they have recent US clinical experience and graduated from medical school within the past 5 years.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three year categorical medicine program with details of PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 rotation structures provided; specific number not mentioned.
Program Website
Address
Danbury Hospital, 24 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort includes 12 PGY-1 MD residents, with 7 of them identified as International Medical Graduates. The program comprises 8 PGY-1 DO residents.
PGY-1 MD
12
PGY-1 DO
8
PGY-1 IMG
7
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our three-year categorical medicine program is designed to equip residents for a career in general Internal Medicine or medicine subspecialties. The curriculum focuses on providing a broad array of rotations to allow optimal opportunity for learning during training with a “4+2” schedule.
Application
Applications must be submitted through ERAS by November 1st, which is the deadline for the selection committee's review. Early applications are encouraged, and interviews are extended via email invitation only and will be conducted virtually.
# of Locations
Danbury Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Norwalk Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital, Sharon Hospital
Fellowship
Graduates from this program have pursued fellowships in a variety of specialties, including Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, and Pulmonary Critical Care, with placements at institutions such as the University of Iowa and the University of Virginia.
Resident Life
Overview
The mission of the Internal Medicine residency at Danbury Hospital is to provide our residents an outstanding educational experience.
On Call Schedule
Night Float system in place; residents rotate as part of a night float team consisting of interns and upper-level residents.
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in areas such as Allergy & Immunology, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonary Critical Care, and more, with placements at institutions such as the University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, and others.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive Competitive Coverage, focus on wellness with specific initiatives, open feedback culture, access to Goldstone Caregiver Center, and social activities.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are allocated four weeks of vacation annually, which can be divided into two two-week blocks. Most vacation requests are fulfilled, especially for significant life events.