University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program
Internal medicine/PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#77
Specialty Rank
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#77
Internal medicine/Pediatrics Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 7004232145
- NRMP Code:
- 1116700C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 17.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 180
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 80
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
$52,398
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 29.5%(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:
- 7004232145
- NRMP Code:
- 1116700C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lisette A Lugo-Calzada
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/14/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/18/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1116700C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Desiree Castillo
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 56
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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