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University of Puerto Rico Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#188
Specialty Rank
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#188
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
10th Percentile
Top 90% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604221161
NRMP Code:
1116260C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
12

Contact Information

Antonio Otero-Lopez
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
30
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
24
0
Part-Time Physicians:
16
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
75%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
$52,398
PGY-4
$54,130
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Juan, PR
Metropolitan Area
None, None Metropolitan Area
0

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

Nominal Salary
$48,154
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$51,778
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604221161
NRMP Code:
1116260C0STEP
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
12
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Antonio Otero-Lopez
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
1/25/2027 - 2/12/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
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
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1116260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University District Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University District Hospital
Contact Person:
Claribel Rivera-Torres
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
18
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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