Neurological SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1604321103
Program director
Curtis Doberstein
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
310
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurological Surgery residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 310 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed31%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
13.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White36%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%

Contact and location

Program director
Curtis Doberstein
Program coordinator
Roselee Rego
Coordinator phone
(401) 793-9132
Program phone
(401) 793-9169
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

Department of Neurosurgery 593 Eddy Street APC 6 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?

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program offers 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program received 310 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, 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 Department of Neurosurgery 593 Eddy Street APC 6 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 Curtis Doberstein. The program coordinator, Roselee Rego, is the usual contact for application questions.

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