University of Puerto Rico Program
AnesthesiologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#139
Specialty Rank
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
15.4%
IMG %
#139
Anesthesiology Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404221142
- NRMP Code:
- 1116040C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 10
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Female Faculty:
- 46.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Department of Anesthesiology Residency Program is a four-year ACGME accredited, categorical program. Our goal is to educate, train and achieve the maximum potential in academic, research and clinical competency. Our department has graduated 85% of the Anesthesiologists practicing in Puerto Rico. Our goal is to provide an outstanding patient care and to educate the next generation of clinicians and leaders of our discipline.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
$52,398
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0404221142
- NRMP Code:
- 1116040C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 10
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carlos A Vidal
- Email:
- carlos.vidal@upr.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/2/2027 - 1/31/2027
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1116040C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University District Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University District Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Luis Ortiz
- Contact Email:
- luis.ortiz8@upr.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 15.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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