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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Dermatology residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health.

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About Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

ACGME code
0804321122
Program director
John Kawaoka
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
417
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health.

In the latest application cycle the program received 417 applications and invited about 12.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Dermatology interview rate of 12.2%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed49%
  • Silver signal: interviewed10%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed8%
Interview rate
12.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White33%
  • Asian42%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other25%

Contact and location

Program director
John Kawaoka
Program coordinator
Erika Abou Kelila
Coordinator phone
(401) 444-7139
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

Brown Dermatology, Inc. 593 Eddy Street, APC-10 Providence, RI 02903 Open in Google Maps

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program IMG-friendly?

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program?

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program received 417 applications and interviewed about 12.7% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Do program signals help at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program?

Applicants who sent Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program a gold signal received interviews about 49% of the time, silver signals about 10%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program located?

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is located at Brown Dermatology, Inc. 593 Eddy Street, APC-10 Providence, RI 02903. Its sponsoring institution is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health.

Who is the program director of Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program?

The program director is John Kawaoka. The program coordinator, Erika Abou Kelila, is the usual contact for application questions.

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