Fellowship Course in Sleep Medicine

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent medical degree.
2. Must have completed or be completing an accredited residency in an eligible specialty, including Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Otolaryngology.
3. Must be board-eligible or board-certified in an eligible specialty.
4. Must demonstrate fluency in written and spoken English.
5. International medical graduates must have at least two months of hands-on clinical experience at an accredited teaching hospital in the United States or Canada.
6. Must complete United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2, and 3, as required by the application instructions.
7. Must submit at least three letters of recommendation, including one from the current residency program director.
8. Must submit a personal statement and register with the National Resident Matching Program.
9. Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for sponsorship under an H-1B or J-1 visa.
10. Must obtain a Connecticut medical license by the start of the fellowship.

The Sleep Medicine Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a one-year clinical training program designed to prepare physicians to diagnose and manage sleep disorders. Fellows gain experience in adult and pediatric sleep medicine, sleep studies, obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, hypersomnia, and restless legs syndrome. Clinical rotations take place at Yale Centers for Sleep Medicine in North Haven, the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, and Yale Pediatric Sleep Medicine Center in New Haven. The program includes sleep study interpretation, educational conferences, multidisciplinary clinics, and faculty mentorship. Fellows also complete a research or quality improvement project and present their findings at Yale Sleep Research Day.

1. Applicants should confirm that they meet the medical degree, residency, and specialty board eligibility requirements.
2. Prepare a personal statement and obtain at least three letters of recommendation, including one from the current residency program director.
3. Complete the required licensing examination requirements and prepare supporting academic documents.
4. Submit the application electronically through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
5. Register with the National Resident Matching Program and meet the program’s citizenship, permanent residency, or visa sponsorship requirements.
6. Selected candidates attend virtual interviews. For the 2026 interview season, the published dates are September 14 and September 21, 2026.
7. Successful applicants complete the matching process and obtain the required Connecticut medical license before starting the fellowship.