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San Juan City Hospital Program

Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
33
Positions
#307
Specialty Rank
$43,891
PGY1 Salary
81.2%
IMG %
#307
Internal Medicine Ranking
48th Percentile
Top 52% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404211396
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Maria C Betancourt
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
1.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
41
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
16.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$43,891
PGY-1
$44,486
PGY-2
$45,810
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

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
32.3%(FREIDA)

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
$43,891
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$47,195
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1404211396
Total Positions:
33
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Maria C Betancourt

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/14/2026 - 12/4/2026
Interview Period:
1/11/2027 - 1/22/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
San Juan City Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
San Juan City Hospital
Contact Person:
Matilde Ortiz

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
81.2%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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