University of Puerto Rico Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
#79
Specialty Rank
$43,150
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#79
Child neurology Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854212101
- NRMP Code:
- 1116185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 8
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are the only residency program in child neurology in Puerto Rico. Our residency program is based on a tertiary pediatric hospital, the main referral hospital on the island. Our residents are exposed and learn from a variety of neurological conditions that affect the pediatric population.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$43,150
PGY-1
$43,412
PGY-2
$45,246
PGY-3
$46,691
PGY-4
$48,136
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 32.9%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1854212101
- NRMP Code:
- 1116185C0
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 8
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mayela Diaz-Diaz
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- No, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 190
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1116185C0, 1116185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Marisel Vazquez Correa
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:2PGY-3:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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