Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Total Program Size
13
12
5
5
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1116440C0
1116440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
17
Required letters of recommendation
3
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
209
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
12
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
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
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404221313
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
12
24
Program Director
First Name
Viviana
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Negron-Gonzalez
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Surgery Pgm
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.105724 18.466224)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Angelica
Last Name
Rivera
Degrees
MS
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
General Surgery Pgm
PO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.118459 18.467059)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
92.00
% IMG
7.90
% DO
0.00
% Female
42.00
% Male
57.90
Total Physician
35
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
21.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
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 |
| Year 5 | $54,130 | 30 | 18 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://md.rcm.upr.edu/gme/downloads/