Programs/Internal Medicine/Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program
Back to ProgramsRamon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Mayaguez, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
27
Positions
#259
Specialty Rank
$37,116
PGY1 Salary
77.8%
IMG %
#259
Internal Medicine Ranking
56th Percentile
Top 44% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404231525
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a perfect combination of a high-quality training environment with a mission driven hospital whose commitment to education is key in our continued growth. Striving to prepare physicians to practice high quality Internal Medicine, apply superior clinical judgement and deliver innovative and effective health care to society, we emphasize on evidence-based medicine and clinical problem solving.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$37,116
PGY-1
$37,808
PGY-2
$39,193
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not 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
- 44.8%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1404231525
- Total Positions:
- 27
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Milton Carrero Quinones
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/3/2026 - 12/22/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
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:
- Vanessa M Ruiz
- Contact Email:
- vanessa.ruiz@mayaguezmedical.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 77.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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