Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Our Pediatrics Residency Program is grounded in academic excellence, compassionate care, and a commitment to developing future pediatric leaders. Our residents are dedicated, resilient, and passionate advocates for children and families, fostering a culture of teamwork, respect, and lifelong learning. Supported by engaged faculty mentors, they thrive through a balanced curriculum spanning inpatient and ambulatory medicine, critical care, research, advocacy, and community engagement. We are committed not only to training exceptional pediatricians, but also to cultivating compassionate physicians, leaders, scholars, and advocates for children.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maria L Nieves Tirado, MD
Puerto Rico Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Marieli Soto
Puerto Rico Children's Hospital
Locations
Puerto Rico Children's Hospital
Pediatrics Residency Program
PO Box 1999
Bayamon, PR 00960-1999
Carr 167 Km 178
Bayamon, PR 00961
Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344
Po Box 1142
Manati, PR 00674
Application Information
No Program Match
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.