Interview Day Information
This page is designed to make your visit to Brown as enjoyable and trouble-free as possible.
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Scroll down for 1) directions to hospitals, 2)hotel accommodations, 3) transportation - airports and train service, and 4) taxi service.
1) Directions to hospitals
This section includes directions to affiliated hospitals for your initial overview session in the morning and to each of the hospitals for later interviews. The affiliated hospitals are a distance apart. Therefore we strongly recommend using taxi service (see below) for travel between hospital sites.
2) Hotels
The following is a list of hotels with special interview rates. To receive the discounted rate you should call the hotel and mention that you want the rate listed below. Also, a good idea to check Priceline, Expedia, Travelocity, etc. for better deals.
2 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860; Phone: 401-723-6700
Rate: $109 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Complimentary continental breakfast served 6:00-10:00am, Free parking.
Courtyard Marriott Providence
32 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-272-1191
Rate: $114 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Parking $26 per day. Walking distance to Amtrack Train Station.
21 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-831-3900
Rate: $129 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Parking $21 per day (self) and $25 per day (valet). Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
Hotel Providence
139 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-861-8000
Rate: $129 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Parking $26 per day. Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
Providence Biltmore
11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-421-0700
Rate: Superior Rm. $95, Junior Suite $115 (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Parking $26 per day. Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
1 Orms Street, Providence, RI 02904; Phone: 401-272-2400
Rate: $149 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Hotel shuttle service is available hourly to/from T.F. Green Airport for $11.00 each way. Free parking. Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
Renaissance Providence Hotel
5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-919-5000
Rate: $199 per night (Mention that you want the Brown University rate). Parking $26 per day. Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
6 Benevolent Street, Providence, RI; Phone: 401-421-4960
Lovely formal private club with unique guest rooms.
Rate: $95 for standard; $125 queen or double and $175 for king (Mention that you are interviewing at Brown). Free parking.
Omni Providence Hotel
1 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-598-8000
Rate: $169 per night (Mention you want the Brown University rate). Parking $18 per day. Walking distance to Amtrak Train Station.
Wyndham Garden Providence
220 India Street, Providence, RI 02903; Phone: 401-272-5577
Rate: $97 per night for standard rm., $113 per night for harborside rm. (Mention you want the Brown University rate). Free parking and internet.
3) Transportation
LOCAL AIRPORTS
T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI is our closest airport, a 20-30 minute commute.
Boston's Logan Airport is approximately a 1 hour, 15 minute commute.
AMTRAK TRAIN
The Amtrak Train station is located in downtown Providence. It is a short walk or cab ride to hotels listed above.
4) Taxi Service
FOR APPLICANTS TO THE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP: Cab service to or from T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. is approximately $35 and in between hospitals can range from $25-$30. Corporate Taxi, 401-231-2228.
FOR APPLICANTS TO THE PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNSHIP:
ADULT TRACK:
Our hospital sites are a distance apart and in some cases difficult to locate. The Training Program will cover the cost for travel to/from interview sites (but not to/from your hotel). Please call Corporate Taxi the day before your interview at 401-231-2228 with your pick-up locations and times. Be sure to inform them that you are with the Brown Internship Program. Taxi Vouchers will be distributed at the morning overview. Cab service to/from T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. is approximately $35 and in between hospitals can range from $25-$30.
BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE TRACK, NEUROPSYCHOLOGY TRACK:
Our hospital sites are a distance apart and in some cases difficult to locate. The Training Program will cover the cost for travel to/from interview sites (but not to/from your hotel). Please call Checker Cab the day before your interview at 401-944-2000 with your pick-up locations and times. Be sure to inform them that you are with the Brown Internship Program. Taxi Vouchers will be distributed at the morning overview. Cab service to/from T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. is approximately $35 and in between hospitals can range from $25-$30.
CHILD TRACK:
Our hospital sites are a distance apart and in some cases difficult to locate. The Training Program will make arrangements with a taxi service and will cover the cost to/from interview sites (but not to/from your hotel). Taxi Vouchers will be distributed at the morning overview. Cab service to/from T. F. Green Airport in Warwick, R.I. is approximately $35 and in between hospitals can range from $25-$30.