Damas Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program provides unique training opportunities in rotations not available in other programs such as bariatric clinic rotation, as inpatient we have cardiovascular surgeries and a broad population with significant exposure to multiple endocrine conditions with complex medical management needed making this a challenge and a growth and learning experience. We also have faculty of excellence with Obesity Specialist, lipidologist and committed attendings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alegyari Figueroa Cruz, MD
Damas Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Marta I Robles
Damas Hospital
Locations
Damas Hospital
Department of Medical Education
2225 Ponce Byp Ste 407
Ponce, PR 00717-1322
Application Information
No Program Match
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
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
Data not provided by program
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.