Ponce Health Sciences University Program
About This Program
The Dermatology Residency Program is a three years postgraduate medical training qualified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which provides comprehensive training in Dermatology. The program curriculum has been organized following the ACGME requirements, core competencies, and specialty-specific milestones. Our mission is to train culturally competent dermatologists dedicated to advancing equity and reducing dermatologic disparities in populations in PR.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Samuel Sanchez Rivera
Ponce Health Sciences University
Primary Program Contact
Anthony Feliciano
Ponce Health Sciences University
Locations
Ponce Health Sciences University
Dermatology
388 Zona Ind Reparada 2
Ponce, PR 00716-2347
3100 Sw 92nd Ave
Miami, FL 33155
2661 Pr-2
Mayaguez, PR 00682
Calle Baldorioty 165 N
Aibonito, PR 00705
1320 Ponce Bypass
Ponce, PR 00717
1801 Ponce De Leon
Santurce, PR 00909
27 Calle Dr Nelson Perea
Mayaguez, PR 00680
1320 Ponce Bypass
Ponce, PR 00717
351 Ave Hostos
Mayaguez, PR 00680
917 Tito Castro Ave
Ponce, PR 00733-6810
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Dec 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.