University of Puerto Rico Program
About This Program
Rotation through a quaternary/supratertiary hospital with exposure to a wide variety of diagnoses-Experience in a community hospital setting-Rotation in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital where the physiatrist serves as the patients primary physician with support from consulting services-Rotation in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Carmen E Lopez-Acevedo, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Myriam Crespo, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Office A-204
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Puerto Rico Med Ctr
San Juan, PR 00919
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079
Pmb 340 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-0344
Po Box 366528
San Juan, PR 00936
Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jan 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 18 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.