Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Ponce, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#205
Specialty Rank
$35,400
PGY1 Salary
66.7%
IMG %
#205
Pediatrics Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204211215
- NRMP Code:
- 2101320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 52
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Comprehemsive clinical exposure, emphasis in research and innovation,,Focus in community health and advocacy, wellness and work life balance
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$35,400
PGY-1
$36,024
PGY-2
$37,272
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 72(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $299K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $63K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 43.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 483K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 12.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 15.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
72°F
Winter
42°F
Sunny Days
223 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
14.04
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204211215
- NRMP Code:
- 2101320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 52
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Vylma Velazquez
- Email:
- vvalmodovar@yahoo.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- 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:
- 195
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 2101320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas
- Contact Person:
- Nydia Judith Lopez
- Contact Email:
- judysyta2003@yahoo.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 66.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 61st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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