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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

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
4404321314
Program director
Thomas Miner
Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
1,299
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Providence, Rhode Island, sponsored by Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,299 applications and invited about 10.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
10.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White60%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Thomas Miner
Program coordinator
Ashlie Haas-Rodriguez
Coordinator phone
(401) 444-2857
Program phone
(401) 444-2892
Sponsoring institution
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health

593 Eddy Street APC 449 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 6% of residents at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program received 1,299 applications and interviewed about 10.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program is located at 593 Eddy Street APC 449 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 Thomas Miner. The program coordinator, Ashlie Haas-Rodriguez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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