University of Puerto Rico Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#124
Specialty Rank
$68,250
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#124
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804231098
NRMP Code:
1116280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
8

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
12
0
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Housing stipend
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$68,250
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
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
20.8%

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
$68,250
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,387
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804231098
NRMP Code:
1116280C0YOG
Total Positions:
10
Interviews:
8
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carlos Gonzalez
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
1/11/2027 - 2/15/2027
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, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1116280C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University District Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University District Hospital
Contact Person:
Maria Hernandez

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.

Resources & Tools

External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

Match Organizations

Medical Education

Specialty Organizations