Ponce Health Sciences University Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Ponce, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#138
Specialty Rank
$67,200
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#138
Dermatology Ranking
4th Percentile
Top 96% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0804200001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 8
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Dermatology Residency Program is a three years postgraduate medical training qualified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which provides comprehensive training in Dermatology. The program curriculum has been organized following the ACGME requirements, core competencies, and specialty-specific milestones. Our mission is to train culturally competent dermatologists dedicated to advancing equity and reducing dermatologic disparities in populations in PR.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,200
PGY-1
$69,300
PGY-2
$71,400
PGY-3
$73,500
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 22.9%
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:
- 0804200001
- Total Positions:
- 9
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nestor P Sanchez
- Email:
- nsanchez@psm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 11/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- Ponce Health Sciences University
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ponce Health Sciences University
- Contact Person:
- Yeroika Michelle Echevarria
- Contact Email:
- yechevarria@psm.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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