University of Puerto Rico Program
San Juan, PRLast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
4 Positions
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Avg Work Hours
60 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
ERAS
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-Hernandez, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Survey Received: 6/11/2025
Program ID: 3404231062
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Sch of Med
Office A-204
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
I Gonzalez Martinez Oncologic Hospital
Puerto Rico Med Ctr
San Juan, PR 00919
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
10 Casia St
San Juan, PR 00921-3201
University Pediatric Hospital
Po Box 191079
San Juan, PR 00919-1079
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Pmb 340 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-0344
Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean
Po Box 366528
San Juan, PR 00936
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
15 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
3.8:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1116340C0
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
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Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
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Must Have Passed Step 1
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Must Have Passed Step 2
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Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
3 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
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
0.6:1
Program Faculty
14
Female Faculty
20%
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (12)
Non-Physicians (2)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
60 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
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 - N/A
0
Year 2 - Once per week for 11 month(s)
NGO
Year 3 - Once per week for 11 month(s)
NGO
Year 4 - Once per week for 3 month(s)
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
14
Current Residents
PGY-1s4
PGY-2s4
PGY-3s3
PGY-4s3
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
DEC19
Application Due
Dec 19, 2025
JAN15
Interview Period Starts
Jan 15, 2026 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
DEC18
Application Due
Dec 18, 2026
JAN14
Interview Period Starts
Jan 14, 2027 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
8
Hospital Outpatient
20%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Required (4 wks)
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Rural track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
$48k-$53k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$48,154
PGY-2
$48,934
PGY-3
$50,666
PGY-4
$52,998
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.
Vacation Days20
Sick Days18
Maximum # of paid days
18 days
Maximum # of unpaid days
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Quality of Life Information*
San Juan, PR
Purchasing Power Index --
Safety Index --
Health Care Index --
Climate Index --
Cost of Living Index --
Property Price to Income Ratio --
Traffic Commute Time Index --
Pollution Index --
Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
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Single Person
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