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Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Providence, RI(Providence, RI Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$69,750
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4804331139
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Simone Thavaseelan
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
31.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Brown urology: Integrated 5-yr training 6 mos gen surg/urology during internship fold 4 yrs in urology. - RI Hospital training rotations: Hasbro Children's Hospital (pedi urology), Women & Infants Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Providence VAMC. 18 faculty train residents in subspecialties (general urology & exposure to oncology, endourology, transplant, reconstruction, men's health/infertility, urogyn and pediatrics. Diverse faculty, multiple sites, and progressive autonomy

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$69,750
PGY-1
$72,675
PGY-2
$77,257
PGY-3
$80,901
PGY-4
$83,272
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage: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
21.8%(FREIDA)

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
$69,750
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$95,548
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4804331139
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Simone Thavaseelan
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 10/10/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 12/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Miriam Hospital-Lifespan
Primary Teaching Site:
Miriam Hospital-Lifespan
Contact Person:
Carol Simmons
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3
PGY-4:3
PGY-5:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
0
Unpaid Leave Days:
65

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
7.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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