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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Providence, RI(Providence, RI Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#20
Specialty Rank
$66,840
PGY1 Salary
6.2%
IMG %
#20
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
75th Percentile
Top 25% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7004314108
NRMP Code:
1677700C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
56

Contact Information

Suzanne Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
21
Faculty Ratio:
16.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
279
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
19
Female Faculty:
48.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Brown University Health system serves the entire community of the State of RI, leading to a tremendous diversity of conditions and patients with respect to language, ethnicity, race, background, country of origin and socioeconomic status. Our MedPeds program has a 25+ year history here, and a strong MedPeds identity built on core faculty, exceptional residents and a NCQA-PCMH certified continuity clinic practice, while benefiting from integration with our Peds & IM programs and resources.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • 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

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$66,840
PGY-1
$69,115
PGY-2
$72,001
PGY-3
$75,635
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Providence, RI
Metropolitan Area
Providence, RI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
New England
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
73(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$296K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
401K
Median Age
53 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
23.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
78%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.14
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$66,840
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,562
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
7004314108
NRMP Code:
1677700C0YOG
Total Positions:
16
Interviews:
56
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Suzanne Elizabeth Mclaughlin
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 1/11/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
0

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1677700C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
Primary Teaching Site:
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
Contact Person:
Amina M Hetu
Contact Email:
ahetu@lifespan.org

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.2%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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