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University of Puerto Rico Program

UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4804231138
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
11

Contact Information

Marcos R Perez-Brayfield
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
30
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
0
Part-Time Physicians:
8
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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:
4804231138
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
11
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Marcos R Perez-Brayfield
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
210

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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University District Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University District Hospital
Contact Person:
Maricarmen Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
28
Unpaid Leave Days:
15

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
- YOG C
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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