University of Puerto Rico Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Carolina, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204221287
- NRMP Code:
- 1116120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 44.4%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Strong community medicine curriculum- highly encouraged Community activities experience, Lifestyle Medicine certification within Residency Program, and Obesity Medicine emphasis. 100% Board pass rate since 2011.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 100(US avg: 100)
Demographics & Community
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204221287
- NRMP Code:
- 1116120C0
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Astrid Morales-Ralat
- Email:
- astrid.morales@upr.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1116120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Astrid Morales-Ralat
- Contact Email:
- facmedfam.rcm@upr.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 47th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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