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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Providence, RI(Providence, RI Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$80,901
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0204300001
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
16

Contact Information

Marcella Rita Aquino
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
9
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
2
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

As the only Allergy & Immunology Fellowship in Rhode Island our program serves the diverse community of Providence, and we manage patients with a wide range of clinical diagnoses in both children and adults. Additionally, we share a rich collaboration with the Divisions of Child Psychology, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Dermatology and Gastroenterology. To enrich our fellow's primary immunodeficiency curriculum, our fellow's go to Boston Children's Hospital once a month for additional training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$80,901
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$80,901
PGY-4
$83,272
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Metropolitan Population
1,094,250

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
18.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
1,094,250
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
$80,901
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$110,823
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0204300001
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
16
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marcella Rita Aquino
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/16/2025 - 8/29/2025
Interview Period:
9/9/2026 - 9/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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 17

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1677020F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
Primary Teaching Site:
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
Contact Person:
Natasha Cortezsou
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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