University of Puerto Rico Program
About This Program
The program provides exposure to a broad range of neuromuscular diseases, including pediatric neuromuscular diseases, since it is based at the main referral center for the whole 3.2 million inhabitants of the Island of Puerto Rico. It also provides heavy exposure to electrodiagnostic medicine. All faculty members are board certified in neurology and neuromuscular medicine.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Gishlaine Alfonso, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Primary Program Contact
Gishlaine Alfonso, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Neuromuscular Medicine Pgm
GPO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Po Box 2116
San Juan, PR 00922
Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079
Application Information
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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
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Medical School Graduation Timeline
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Gap Experience Requirement
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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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.