University of Puerto Rico Program
About This Program
The University of Puerto Rico Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program is structured to prepare residents for competent, independent practice in forensic pathology, while providing an environment that encourages life-long learning and fosters individual career aspirations within the forensic pathology discipline. As a public university, the program is focused to train fellows that upon completion of the subspecialty will serve our PR community. We have diversity of cases in all manners of death.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Irma Rivera-Diez, MD
Inst of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico
Primary Program Contact
Yvonne Hernandez
Inst of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico
Locations
Inst of Forensic Sciences of Puerto Rico
Reparto Metropolitano
Calle Maga Esquina Casia
Rio Piedras, PR 00922
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Box 11878 Caparra Heights Station
San Juan, PR 00922-1878
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 15, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 15, 2026 - Feb 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.