University of Puerto Rico Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marcel Mesa Pabon, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Yaimaris Santiago, MS
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Cardiovascular Disease Pgm
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Po Box 366528
San Juan, PR 00936
Po Box 2116
San Juan, PR 00922
Puerto Rico Med Ctr
San Juan, PR 00919
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
Pmb 340 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-0344
Po Box 2129
Rio Piedras, PR 00927
Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Nov 14, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.