Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program offers an ideal balance of resident autonomy and close faculty mentorship, allowing trainees to develop confidence while receiving strong clinical guidance. Residents gain extensive exposure to a diverse patient population with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, including complex pathology and health disparities. This broad clinical experience fosters strong diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based decision-making, and prepares graduates for independent practice in a v
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rafael Espinet Perez, MD
Centro Med Episcopal San Lucas
Primary Program Contact
Johanna Ruiz
Centro Med Episcopal San Lucas
Locations
Centro Med Episcopal San Lucas
Internal Med Pgm PO Box 336810
917 Tito Castro Ave
Ponce, PR 00733-6810
Ave Hostos #1058
Ponce, PR 00731
10001 Paseo Del Veterano
Ponce, PR 00716
Po Box 7004
Ponce, PR 00732
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
Open House
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.