Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
About This Program
. The Yale Internal Medicine Subspecialty Critical Care Fellowship offers outstanding multidisciplinary training with a focus on clinical excellence, academic rigor, and compassionate care. Fellows work closely in collaborative teams, gaining experience with a diverse patient population across multiple ICU settings. With access to cutting-edge research, expert mentorship, and a supportive environment, graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in academic or clinical critical care med.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Pauline Knauert, MD, PhD, BS
Yale-New Haven Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Nina Simpson
Yale-New Haven Med Ctr
Locations
Yale-New Haven Hosp
Critical Care Med Pgm
20 York St
New Haven, CT 06520
267 Grant St
Bridgeport, CT 06610-2870
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 21, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 19, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 6, 2027 - Oct 18, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.