Griffin Hospital
The Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency in Derby, 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
Griffin Hospital four-year combined internal medicine-preventive medicine residency in Derby, CT, accepting three residents a year. PGY-1 and PGY-2 are internal medicine, PGY-3 is a Yale School of Public Health MPH year with fully supported tuition, and PGY-4 is mostly preventive medicine practicum rotations.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Each year has 13 four-week blocks; PGY-4 includes about 7.5 blocks of preventive medicine practicum with options such as the health department, population health at Griffin, occupational medicine at Yale, addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine and global health in Kenya.
- Residents can pursue research studies and grants, including with the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center.
- Benefits include four weeks of paid vacation, a $1,500 board review reimbursement for IM/PM, a subsidized meal plan, partial-premium medical and dental coverage for family, free parking and a physician advisor from the start of internship.
- Applicants enter an Internal Medicine application and select the combined track (NRMP 1977751C0); Step 1 must be passed on the first attempt and a Step 2 of 230 or higher is preferred; only J-1 visas are sponsored; applications are due December 31.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Monica Sanchez
- Address
- Griffin Hospital, Department of Medical Education, 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418
- Phone
- (203) 732-7327
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency training
A combined program trains in more than one specialty, so it is longer than either alone. Confirm the length and the board certification pathways with the program.
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
How do I apply to the Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine 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 Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Griffin Hospital Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine 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.