VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program
Nephrology (IM)OtherIMG: HIGH
San Juan, PR
3
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484231103
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 8
Contact Information
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 42
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.30
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 0.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 3%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The VACHS Nephrology program is a clinical nephrology teaching program based in the Puerto Rico's capital, San Juan, serving a mostly veteran Spanish speaking population. We are part of the largest national healthcare network, the VA.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,827
PGY-1
$65,827
PGY-4
$69,288
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1484231103
- Total Positions:
- 3
- Interviews:
- 8
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 10/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 148423110
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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