University of Puerto Rico Program

San Juan, PRLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

4 Positions

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

80 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$48k-$54k

30 Vacation Days
18 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Antonio Otero-Lopez, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus

[email protected]
(787) 764-5095

Primary Program Contact

Marie A Calderon-Cruz
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Sciences

[email protected]
(787) 764-5095
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 2604221161

Locations

Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067

Sponsor Location

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University District Hospital

Po Box 2116
San Juan, PR 00922

I Gonzalez Martinez Oncologic Hospital

Puerto Rico Med Ctr
San Juan, PR 00919

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201

San Juan City Hospital

Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344

University Pediatric Hospital

Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079

Hospital Universitario Dr Ramon Ruiz Arnau

Avenida Laurel-Santa Juanita
Bayamon, PR 00619

Hospital Metropolitano

1785 Puerto Rico 21
San Juan, PR 00921

Presbyterian Community Hospital Inc

1451 Ave Dr Ashford
San Juan, PR 00907

University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina

Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

12 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1116260C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Yes

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

No cap on the number of years.

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

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

0.8:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (24)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

80 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)

NGO

Year 4 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)

NGO

Year 5 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)

NGO

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

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s4

PGY-2s4

PGY-3s4

PGY-4s4

PGY-5s4

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

DEC1

Application Due

Dec 1, 2025

JAN26

Interview Period Starts

Jan 26, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026

2027 - 2028

DEC1

Application Due

Dec 1, 2026

JAN25

Interview Period Starts

Jan 25, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

75%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Housing stipend

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents

Fully Paid by Institution

Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$48k-$54k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1

$48,154

PGY-2

$48,934

PGY-3

$50,666

PGY-4

$52,398

PGY-5

$54,130

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.

Vacation Days30

Sick Days18

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

18 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

0 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

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

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Puerto Rico Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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