Web Address
http://www.rcm.upr.edu
Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Don't miss out on the possibility of training in our program were you will have exposure to a patient population of all ages, with a broad spectrum of disease. Our main institutions are located in the main medical center of Puerto Rico where you will have the opportunity to participate of primary preventive care of patients to tertiary care of patients with interesting diseases. Our excellent tropical-island weather year-round gives you vast alternatives of locations for leisure during off-hours

Total Program Size
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
10
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
48
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
56
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
University Pediatric Hospital
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
7004232145
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Jose
Last Name
Gaudier
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Dept of Pediatrics
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
United States

Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-66.105724 18.466224)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Desiree
Last Name
Castillo
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Dept of Pediatrics
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
United States

Phone
7874740333
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-66.059351 18.415311)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
75.00
% IMG
25.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
62.50
% Male
37.50
Total Physician
129
Total Non Physician
12
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
59.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
13.10
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year 4 0
Year 4 0
Year 4 0
Year 4 0
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $48,154 30 18
Year 2 $48,934 30 18
Year 3 $50,666 30 18
Year 4 $52,398 30 18
Total Positions
8
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
2
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
2
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off