University of Puerto Rico Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Juan, PR(None, None Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#110
Specialty Rank
$48,154
PGY1 Salary
7.7%
IMG %
#110
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
0

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404231062
NRMP Code:
1116340C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
15

Contact Information

Carmen E Lopez-Aceve
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
18
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$48,154
PGY-1
$48,934
PGY-2
$50,666
PGY-3
$52,998
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
100(US avg: 100)
00

Demographics & Community

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$48,154
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$48,154
Value Rating
Average

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404231062
NRMP Code:
1116340C0STEP
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
15
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Carmen E Lopez-Aceve
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
Interview Period:
1/14/2027 - 1/15/2027
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:
210
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:
1116340C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University District Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University District Hospital
Contact Person:
Keren Munoz-Rios
Contact Email:
keren.munoz@upr.edu

Program Size by Year

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

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
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
7.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
20th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Medical Education

Specialty Organizations