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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Neurology 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
1804321131
Program director
Jonathan Cahill
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
536
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 536 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White55%
  • Asian35%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%

Contact and location

Program director
Jonathan Cahill
Program coordinator
Lizete Santos
Coordinator phone
(401) 444-6183
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

Department of Neurology RIH - APC 5th Floor 593 Eddy Street 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 10% of residents at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is located at Department of Neurology RIH - APC 5th Floor 593 Eddy Street 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 Jonathan Cahill. The program coordinator, Lizete Santos, is the usual contact for application questions.