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University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994200256
NRMP Code:
1116999P0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
20

Contact Information

Lillian Borrego-Conde
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Varies pathologies in a tertiary hospital

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$48,154
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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:
9994200256
NRMP Code:
1116999P0STEP
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
20
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lillian Borrego-Conde
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
Interview Period:
1/11/2027 - 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:
194
Min Step 2 Score:
209

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:
1116999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
Contact Person:
Kyria E Echevarria
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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