Orthopaedic SurgeryUniversity Based

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Orthopaedic 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
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
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.