University of Puerto Rico Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
6.9%
IMG %
#115
Pediatrics Ranking
47th Percentile
Top 53% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204211217
- NRMP Code:
- 1116320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 30
- Sick Days:
- 18
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 90
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 47
- Female Faculty:
- 83.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Program is based on the only tertiary Children Hospital in Puerto Rico. Residents are exposed to a vast number of pathologies, care for complex care patients and become proficient on multiple procedures. The Program's mayor strength is it high clinical exposure and bedside teaching rotations. We train Pediatrician that are great engage with the community and competent in treating patients with common to complex diagnosis
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
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
- 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
6 weeks
Salary Progression
$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 29.5%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204211217
- NRMP Code:
- 1116320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ana Garcia-Puebla
- Email:
- ana.garcia9@upr.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/16/2026 - 1/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 1116320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Pediatric Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Yarilyz G Santiago
- Contact Email:
- yarilyz.santiago@upr.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 18
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 17th 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
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools