University of Puerto Rico Program

Hematology and Medical Oncology (IM)University-based
San Juan, PR
6
Positions

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1554221080
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
5

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
0
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
0.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
30%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our fellowship is a combined 3-year hematology and medical oncology program accredited by the ACGME. You will be eligible to sit for the Boards of Hematology and Oncology. The program is structured with a broad core curriculum with interactions with pathology, surgery and other health-related professionals. The patient population seen in the clinical services of our program speaks Spanish, so applicants and fellows must speak and write Spanish fluently.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$46,874
PGY-4
$48,320
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

City & State
San Juan, PR

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1554221080
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
5
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
Yes
Step 2 Required:
Yes
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2

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
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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