University of Puerto Rico Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ignacio Pita-Garcia, MD
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Scie
Primary Program Contact
Leticia Rodriguez, MSW
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Locations
University of Puerto Rico - Medical Scie
Neurology Section
PO BOX 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344
Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Nov 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 2, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 5, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 30 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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