University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Don't miss out on the possibility of training in our program were you will have exposure to a patient population of all ages, with a broad spectrum of disease. Our main institutions are located in the main medical center of Puerto Rico where you will have the opportunity to participate of primary preventive care of patients to tertiary care of patients with interesting diseases. Our excellent tropical-island weather year-round gives you vast alternatives of locations for leisure during off-hours
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisette A Lugo-Calzada, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Primary Program Contact
Desiree Castillo, MD
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Locations
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Dept of Pediatrics
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Gpo Box 5067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
Po Box 2116
San Juan, PR 00922
Pmb #79 Po Box 70344
San Juan, PR 00936-8344
Po Box 366528
San Juan, PR 00936
Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
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
- 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: Clinical experience in the US or outside 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 26, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 14, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 18, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.