OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Ophthalmology 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
2404311142
Program director
Michael Migliori
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Ophthalmology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 63 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White50%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other17%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Migliori
Program coordinator
Grace Gomes
Coordinator phone
(401) 444-4669
Program phone
(401) 444-3757
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

Department of Ophthalmology One Hoppin Street, Suite 200 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 and H-1B 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 8% of residents at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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.

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 Ophthalmology One Hoppin Street, Suite 200 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 Michael Migliori. The program coordinator, Grace Gomes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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