Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Roger Williams Medical Center has a strong focus on individualized resident training, with a balance of academic learning and practical experience. Over three years, residents gradually take on more responsibility in patient care, supported by a faculty with diverse expertise. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and preparing residents for board certification, offering a near 100% pass rate historically. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths, whether in general medical practice or advanced subspecialty training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs), who must be ECFMG certified. While the program sponsors only J-1 visas, there is no H1-B visa sponsorship available. They typically have a competitive number of spots for IMGs each year, emphasizing the need for prior U.S. clinical experience.
Categorical Positions
13
Categorical Positions (detail)
13 Categorical and 5 Preliminary spots
Program Website
Address
Roger Williams Medical Center, 825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
Program Director
John Miskovsky, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current PGY-1 resident cohort consists of 8 MDs, including 4 international medical graduates, reflecting the program's inclusive approach toward training residents from diverse backgrounds. The institution values close mentorship and aims to equip residents with the clinical skills necessary for successful practice or further specialization.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
4
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The three-year internal medicine residency program provides extensive inpatient and outpatient clinical experience within a ‘4+1’ schedule structure, with residents spending four weeks on inpatient rotations followed by one week on ambulatory rotations, allowing for graduated assumptions of patient care responsibilities with progressively increasing autonomy.
Application
Application Deadline: December 15. Applicants must submit through ERAS and provide Dean’s Letter, letters of recommendation, medical college transcript, personal statement, CV, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK, and ECFMG certificate if applicable. Interviews are held from November to January, conducted virtually.
# of Locations
One primary location at Roger Williams Medical Center, but residents may rotate to affiliated sites as part of their training.
Fellowship
Recent alumni have pursued fellowships in various specialties including Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Pulmonology, and Hematology/Oncology, indicating strong fellowship opportunities post-residency. Alumni have been accepted into prestigious programs such as the University of Michigan and Brigham and Women’s Hospital for further training.
Resident Life
Overview
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Roger Williams Medical Center is unique in its combination of individual focus on residents, extensive clinical experience through a structured 4+1 schedule, and a supportive learning environment that fosters independence and teamwork.
On Call Schedule
All teams get an average of 1.5 days off every week with a rotation every 5 days.
# of Years of Program
3 years.
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Alumni
Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in Rheumatology, Nutrition, Gastroenterology, and serve as Primary Care Physicians and Hospitalists across the nation, including positions in renowned institutes such as University of Michigan and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY-1: $60,700, PGY-2: $62,400, PGY-3: $66,200 and a meal stipend of $1500 is provided on a meal card for all residents.
PGY-1 Salary
60700
Vacation
Residents receive three weeks of vacation annually, plus one week off during Christmas/New Year’s. They have a minimum of one day off weekly during inpatient rotations, with ample time provided during elective rotations.