Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Comprehemsive clinical exposure, emphasis in research and innovation,,Focus in community health and advocacy, wellness and work life balance
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vylma Velazquez, MD
Hosp Episcopal San Lucas
Primary Program Contact
Nydia Judith Lopez, MD
Hosp Episcopal San Lucas
Locations
Hosp Episcopal San Lucas
Pediatrics Pgm
PO Box 336810
Ponce, PR 00733-6810
2213 Ponce Bypass
Ponce, PR 00717318
Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344
Ave Hostos #1058
Ponce, PR 00731
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 30, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.