Kent Hospital Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Warwick, RI(Warwick, RI Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#249
Specialty Rank
$68,500
PGY1 Salary
43.8%
IMG %
#249
Emergency Medicine Ranking
12th Percentile
Top 88% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104300115
NRMP Code:
1936110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
190

Contact Information

Katy Welzbacher Deblois
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
42.9%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
3%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

1:1 attending to resident ratio in the emergency department - Unopposed program- At main hospital site, only FM/IM/Podiatry residents working with EM residents - Outside rotations: Hasbro Children's Hospital (RI), Women and Infants Hospital (RI), Boston Children's Hospital (MA), Shock Trauma (MD) - 15 minutes from Providence; residents can enjoy living in suburbs or city living. - 3 Electives offered - examples include Block Island (rural EM), advanced US, sim, etc. - 100% fellowship match rate

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,500
PGY-1
$70,500
PGY-2
$72,500
PGY-3
$75,000
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Warwick, RI
Metropolitan Area
Warwick, RI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
1,094,250

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
73(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$278K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$53K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
20.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,094,250
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.47
Poverty Rate
18.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
52"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.03
Gym Membership
36

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,836
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1104300115
NRMP Code:
1936110C0YOG
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
190
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Katy Welzbacher Deblois
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 2/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225
Min Step 2 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1936110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Kent Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Kent Hospital
Contact Person:
Lynn Pereira
Contact Email:
lypereira@kentri.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
225
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
43.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
27th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
53.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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