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Saint Raphael Healthcare System

The The Hospital of Saint Raphael has long been committed to providing an outstanding learning environment, including the use of computer resources, microscopes, teaching stethoscope, conference rooms, and support staff.


About our program
Yale University School of Medicine has recognized the Hospital of Saint Raphael with several teaching awards over the years, including the:

  • 2002 NAIP Teaching Award
  • 2001 ACP-ASIM National Evergreen Award for Medical Student Program
  • 2000 Yale Ambulatory Teacher of the Year Award
  • 1999 Yale Department of Medicine Award
  • 1999 Yale Outstanding Teacher of Clinical Science Prize
  • 1999 Yale Teacher of the Year Award
  • 1998 Yale Ambulatory Teacher of the Year Award
  • 1997 Department of Medicine Award

Electives
A clerkship session lasts four weeks, during which students work in their chosen elective. Saint Raphael offers 10 electives to choose from.

How to apply
To apply for the Internal Medicine Clerkship:

  • You must complete the clerkship application. You may submit it online or via post.
  • You must submit the following information via post:
    • verification of malpractice insurance with 1 million/3 million limits;
    • Copies of USMLE scores; and
    • Verification of a physical and required immunization: Tuberculosis (PPD), Hepatitis B, Rubella, Measles and Varicella-Zoster. (Students should report history of chicken pox, shingles illness or a Varicella-Zoster antibody titer status.)
  • Your medical school’s Dean or clerkship director must submit verification of your current standing. Click here to download and print out the mandatory Statement to Resident Education Program.

For more information
For more information, to request a copy of our brochure “Resident Education at the Hospital of Saint Raphael,” or to submit required forms and materials, please contact:

Kathy Contois
Department of Medicine
Hospital of Saint Raphael
1450 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-3202
(203) 789-3222 (fax)
[email protected]

Housing
Located on Long Island Sound between New York and Boston, Saint Raphael’s hometown of New Haven is a city that combines New England charm with cosmopolitan life; internationally known museums with international cuisine. This urban setting provides ample housing opportunities.