University of Puerto Rico Program
San Juan, PRLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
2 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Application Deadline
Aug 9, 2025
Avg Work Hours
50 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jorge Bertran-Pasarell, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Caraballo
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 1464221118
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Infectious Diseases Sect
GPO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
University Pediatric Hospital
Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Interviews Conducted Last Year
4 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
2:1
Participates In
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
--
Must Have Passed Step 2
--
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
--
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
--
Must Have Passed Step 1
--
Must Have Passed Step 2
--
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
2 Letters
Maximum
3 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
Yes
Number of previous GME years required
3 year(s)
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
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
1.5:1
Program Faculty
7
Female Faculty
20%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (7)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
50 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
8 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.50
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Other for 48 week(s)
13
Year 2 - Other for 48 week(s)
13
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
4
Current Residents
PGY-1s2
PGY-2s2
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
AUG9
Application Due
Aug 9, 2025
NOV10
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
AUG8
Application Due
Aug 8, 2026
NOV9
Interview Period Starts
Nov 9, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
13%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Housing stipend
Free parking
Educational Benefits
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Research rotation
Required (36 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
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
Off-campus electives
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Primary care track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
--
Salary Compensation
$52k-$54k
PGY-4 through PGY-5
PGY-4
$52,398
PGY-5
$54,130
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 16 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days16
Maximum # of paid days
16 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
--
Quality of Life Information*
San Juan, 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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