Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The pediatric residency program at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas Ponce is dedicated to optimal pediatric care and graduate training in a stimulating academic environment. We provide a wide variety of clinical experiences through a diverse population.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
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
NRMP Match Codes
2101320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
45
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
192
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Part-time Paid Physicians
16
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
57
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
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
25
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Not Available
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
18
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3204211215
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Vylma
Last Name
Velazquez
Degrees
MD
Address
Hosp Episcopal San Lucas
Pediatrics Pgm
PO Box 336810
Ponce, PR 00733
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.614062 18.011077)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Judith
Last Name
Lopez
Degrees
MD
Address
Hosp Episcopal San Lucas
Pediatrics Pgm
PO Box 336810
Ponce, PR 00733-6810
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.614062 18.011077)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
37.00
% IMG
62.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
62.90
% Male
37.00
Total Physician
20
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
100.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 44 | ||
| Year | 44 | ||
| Year | 40 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $34,800 | 30 | 18 |
| Year 2 | $35,400 | 30 | 18 |
| Year 3 | $36,600 | 30 | 18 |
Total Positions
18
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
4
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
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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