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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Internal Medicine 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
1404311400
Program director
Rachel Simmons
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
29
First-year spots
Applicants
3,004
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. It offers 29 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,004 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 62 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
29
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men47%
  • White48%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Rachel Simmons
Program coordinator
Alex Mayer
Coordinator phone
(401) 444-5127
Program phone
(401) 444-4083
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

Department of Medicine 593 Eddy Street, JB 0100 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?

About 3% of residents at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program offer?

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program offers 29 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 29 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program received 3,004 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is located at Department of Medicine 593 Eddy Street, JB 0100 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 Rachel Simmons. The program coordinator, Alex Mayer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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