Ophthalmology Residency Program
Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University HealthRhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health is an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency program in Providence, RI. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 12 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $72,675. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
3 years · Last ACGME review 2015
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Academic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Smoke-free workplace.
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan · Providence, RI
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan
PrimaryVeterans Affairs Medical Center (Providence)
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $72,675 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 5.99% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$2,525/mo · 33 days on market7.06% rental listings MoM
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Providence County, Rhode Island (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health located?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health is located in Providence, RI.
- Is Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health has approximately 12 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health?
- Median rent near Providence, RI is ~$2,075/month for a 1BR and ~$3,016/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health require?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health?
- Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health reports a PGY-1 salary of $72,675. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.