Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Mayaguez, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#230
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
72.2%
IMG %
#230
Family Medicine Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204200710
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 12/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Mayaguez Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Training Program will provide high-quality, cost-effective medical education and health care services. Graduates will have the appropriate knowledge, attitudes and skill to deliver comprehensive family health care. We want to serve as model of comprehensive family oriented primary care in an academic environment training Residents in the art and science of Family Medicine. -
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully 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
- 79(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $324K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 387K
- Median Age
- 49 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
223 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
74%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
11.16
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204200710
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Javier I Lugo De Jesus
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 11/20/2026
- 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:
- 189
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 190
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:
- Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Cristina Morales
- Contact Email:
- cristina.morales@mayaguezmedical.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- 0
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 190
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 72.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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