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Connecticut

Observerships & Externships in Connecticut

5 clinical experience opportunities for International Medical Graduates in Connecticut.

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Total Programs

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Free Programs

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Specialties

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Program Types

Clerkship (1)Observership (1)Research Fellowship (1)Visiting Student (MD/DO) (2)
Multi-specialty clinical electives (1)Internal Medicine / Multi-specialty (1)Clinical Research, Oncology, Infectious Disease, Outcomes Research, Health Services Research (1)Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology (1)Multi-department M4 elective rotations + sub-internships at Yale-New Haven Hospital; NO observerships/externships offered (clinical electives only per Yale policy) (1)

Always confirm details on the official institution page before applying. Requirements, fees, and deadlines can change.

Clerkship

Yale Visiting International Student Elective Program

New Haven, CT
4 weeks per elective; up to 3 electives (12 weeks total)
$4,775 per 4 weeks (2026-2027); $300 non-refundable app fee

Yale Office of Global Health Education and Visiting Student Programs — Yale Visiting International Student Elective Prog...

Multi-specialty clinical electivesCertificateVisaVerified link
Observership

Griffin Hospital (Yale-affiliated) Clinical Observership

Derby, CT
1 month (4 weeks)
$900 per month (non-refundable)

One-month observership at Yale-affiliated Griffin Hospital for ECFMG-certified IMGs with first-attempt USMLE passes.

Internal Medicine / Multi-specialtyVerified link
Research Fellowship

Yale School of Medicine — Postdoctoral Research

New Haven, CT
1-5 years
Paid position — $60,000-70,000/year

Yale University Office for Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) — central office serving the diverse Postdoctoral and Postgraduate...

Clinical Research, Oncology, Infectious Disease, Outcomes Research, Health Services ResearchVisaVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Hartford Hospital

Hartford, CT
2-4 weeks
~$200-400

Hartford Hospital visiting student electives via UConn School of Medicine's central VSLO pathway. LCME/AOA US students o...

Internal Medicine, Surgery, CardiologyVerified link
Visiting Student (MD/DO)

Yale-New Haven Hospital

New Haven, CT
4-week elective rotations or sub-internships only
~$500-1000

Yale School of Medicine Visiting Students Program — US/Canadian path (Yale-New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT). Final-yea...

Multi-department M4 elective rotations + sub-internships at Yale-New Haven Hospital; NO observerships/externships offered (clinical electives only per Yale policy)Verified link