University of Puerto Rico Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204212127
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 5
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 42%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 18%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our allergy immunology program at the University of Puerto Rico serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population with a high prevalence of atopic diseases, including asthma, atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, and anaphylaxis. We conduct clinical research in collaboration with other subspecialties and follow the ACGME curriculum recommendations. Our graduates successfully pass the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, and most conduct clinical care in Puerto Rico.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $276K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $66K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.8%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 187K
- Median Age
- 43 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.36
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
223 days
Precipitation
41"
Humidity
68%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.35
Restaurant Meal
14.28
Gas (per gallon)
$4.40
Gym Membership
53
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204212127
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 5
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sylvette Nazario-Jimenez
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 205
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1116020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Maria Bidot
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 14
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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