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University of Puerto Rico Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#132
Specialty Rank
$43,984
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#132
Dermatology Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804221082
NRMP Code:
1116080A0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
12

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
0
Part-Time Physicians:
14
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%
0

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$43,984
PGY-1
$43,984
PGY-2
$45,429
PGY-3
$46,874
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

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
32.2%

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
$43,984
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$47,295
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804221082
NRMP Code:
1116080A0STEP
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
12
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Francisco Colon
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 1/30/2026
Interview Period:
2/2/2026 - 2/6/2026
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:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

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
NRMP Codes:
1116080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Contact Person:
Areli Federico Carrasquillo
Contact Email:
dermatol.rcm@upr.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
18

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
8th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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