University of Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Map

PediatricsUniversity BasedSan Juan, PR

Size

14 / year · 40 total

Training length

3 yr

Schedule

60 hrs / week

USMLE Step 2 CK224–248
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal5.2×
    68%
  • None
    13%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    71%
  • US DO
    0%
  • US IMG
    21%
  • Non-US IMG
    3%

Applications per year

245
2022
202
2023
169
2024
136
2025
103
2026

Compensation

$48,154

Cost of living

$572/mo

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$48,1543018
Year 2$48,9343018
Year 3$50,6663018

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD93%
  • DO0%
  • IMG7%

Sex

  • Female93%
  • Male7%

Tracks & recognition

HospitalistPrimary care

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    73%
  • US IMG

    23%
  • Non-US IMG

    3%
  • US DO

    0%
By signal
  • Sent

    70%
  • Did Not Send

    30%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    70%
  • Sent

    30%
Student type
This program Peds avg
  • US MD Graduates

    100%
    41%
  • US-IMG

    0%
    13%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
    24%
  • US DO Graduates

    0%
    23%
Sex
This program Peds avg
  • Women

    86%
    75%
  • Men

    14%
    24%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Peds avg
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    100%
    13%
  • White

    11%
    47%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    4%
    1%
  • Asian

    0%
    28%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Black or African American

    0%
    9%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state
  • In-State

    73%
  • Out-of-State

    27%
Med school state
  • In-State

    70%
  • Out-of-State

    30%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    13%
Top medical schools
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

    29%
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

    25%
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

    25%
  • San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

    21%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    97%
  • Ever Failed

    3%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)60
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1116320C0
  • ACGME ID3204211217
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters2–3
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterNo
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 16, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027