University of Puerto Rico Program
San Juan, PRLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
5 Years
First Year Positions
2 Positions
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2025
Avg Work Hours
70 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Jose M Busquets Ferriol, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Medical Science Camp
Primary Program Contact
Maria Hernandez
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 2804231098
Locations
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
San Juan City Hospital
Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344
San Jorge Children and Women's Hospital
258 San Jorge St
San Juan, PR 00912
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
8 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
4:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1116280C0
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
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Requires Previous GME
No
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
0.9:1
Program Faculty
16
Female Faculty
0%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (15)
Non-Physicians (1)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
70 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
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Three times per week
0
Year 2 - N/A
NGO
Year 3 - N/A
NGO
Year 4 - N/A
NGO
Year 5 - N/A
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
10
Current Residents
PGY-1s2
PGY-2s2
PGY-3s2
PGY-4s2
PGY-5s2
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT31
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
JAN12
Interview Period Starts
Jan 12, 2026 - Feb 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
OCT31
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
JAN11
Interview Period Starts
Jan 11, 2027 - Feb 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
4
Hospital Outpatient
60%
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
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
International experience/global health
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Required (12 wks)
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
Resident/fellow retreats
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Vacation Days0
Sick Days0
Maximum # of paid days
42 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
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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