Universidad Central del Caribe Program
Bayamon, PRLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
3 Years
First Year Positions
22 Positions
Application Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Sarahi Rodriguez-Perez, MD
Universidad Central del Caribe School of
Primary Program Contact
Milagros Santos-Diaz, MD, MPA
Universidad Central del Caribe School of
Survey Received: 7/16/2025
Program ID: 1404212452
Locations
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Po Box 60327
Bayamon, PR 00960-6032
Avenida Laurel-Santa Juanita
Bayamon, PR 00619
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
Hospital HIMA San Pablo
Calle Santa Cruz #70
Bayamon, PR 00621
University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina
Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
120 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
5.5:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1775140C0, 1775140P0
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
Yes
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty/Resident Ratio
0.4:1
Program Faculty
19
Female Faculty
26.3%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (19)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every tenth night for 12 month(s)
0
Year 2 - Every tenth night for 12 month(s)
0
Year 3 - Every tenth night for 12 month(s)
--
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
48
Current Residents
PGY-1s22
PGY-2s14
PGY-3s12
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
JAN15
Application Due
Jan 15, 2026
OCT17
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
JAN15
Application Due
Jan 15, 2027
OCT15
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
10
Hospital Outpatient
33%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (12 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Debt management/financial counseling
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
--
--
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days30
Sick Days10
Maximum # of paid days
10 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
35 days
Quality of Life Information*
Bayamon, PR
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
--
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