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Kent Hospital/Brown University Program

Family Medicine residency program in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sponsored by Kent Hospital.

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About Kent Hospital/Brown University Program

ACGME code
1204321288
Program director
Fadya ElRayess
Location
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
528
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Kent Hospital/Brown University Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sponsored by Kent Hospital. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 528 applications and invited about 35.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural and women's health tracks.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
35.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women79%
  • Men17%
  • White60%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Fadya ElRayess
Program coordinator
Judith Walker
Coordinator phone
(401) 729-2961
Program phone
(401) 729-2238
Sponsoring institution
Kent Hospital

Care New England Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Service Department of Family Medicine 111 Brewster Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Open in Google Maps

Kent Hospital/Brown University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Kent Hospital/Brown University Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Kent Hospital/Brown University Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Kent Hospital/Brown University Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Kent Hospital/Brown University Program offer?

Kent Hospital/Brown University Program offers 16 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Kent Hospital/Brown University Program?

Kent Hospital/Brown University Program received 528 applications and interviewed about 35.8% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Kent Hospital/Brown University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Kent Hospital/Brown University Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Kent Hospital/Brown University Program located?

Kent Hospital/Brown University Program is located at Care New England Medical Group Primary Care and Specialty Service Department of Family Medicine 111 Brewster Street Pawtucket, RI 02860. Its sponsoring institution is Kent Hospital.

Who is the program director of Kent Hospital/Brown University Program?

The program director is Fadya ElRayess. The program coordinator, Judith Walker, is the usual contact for application questions.