Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health.
See how you matchAbout Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program
- ACGME code
- 2604311162
- Program director
- Raymond Hsu
- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 360
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 3%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 360 applications and invited about 19.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 19.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates97%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs3%
Demographics
- Women35%
- Men65%
- White77%
- Asian19%
- Black or African American3%
- Hispanic or Latino13%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Raymond Hsu
- Program coordinator
- Bernadette Sessa
- Coordinator phone
- (401) 444-4030
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health
593 Eddy Street MOC 2nd floor 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?
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 Orthopaedic 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 6 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program?
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program received 360 applications and interviewed about 19.4% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program located?
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is located at 593 Eddy Street MOC 2nd floor 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 Raymond Hsu. The program coordinator, Bernadette Sessa, is the usual contact for application questions.