Damas Hospital Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Ponce, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$37,116
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994200249
- NRMP Code:
- 2039999P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 95
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 33%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$37,116
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $299K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 41.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 483K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
223 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994200249
- NRMP Code:
- 2039999P0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 95
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alejandra N Santiago
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2025 - 2/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 2039999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Damas Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Damas Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Alejandra N Santiago
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 48th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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