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University of Puerto Rico Program

Forensic Pathology (PTH)Other
Rio Piedras, PR
1
Positions
$100,000
PGY1 Salary

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3104230097
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
1

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
9.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
50.00%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Puerto Rico Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program is structured to prepare residents for competent, independent practice in forensic pathology, while providing an environment that encourages life-long learning and fosters individual career aspirations within the forensic pathology discipline. As a public university, the program is focused to train fellows that upon completion of the subspecialty will serve our PR community. We have diversity of cases in all manners of death.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • International experience/global health

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$100,000
PGY-1
$100,000
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability 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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Rio Piedras, PR

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3104230097
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
1
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2025 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/15/2026 - 2/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, January, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

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

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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