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
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Antonio Otero-Lopez, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Primary Program Contact
Marie A Calderon-Cruz
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Sciences
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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
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
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
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
No
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
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)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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
24
Female Faculty
0%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (24)
Non-Physicians (--)
Work Environment
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)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)
0
Year 2 - Every fourth night for 11 month(s)
0
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
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
20
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
8
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
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)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
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
Hospice/home care experience
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator 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
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- 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
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
--
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