University of Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Map

SurgeryUniversity BasedSan Juan, PR

Size

13 / year · 41 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

Applications per year

245
2022
235
2023
208
2024
237
2025
229
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
Year 4$52,3983018
Year 5$54,1303018

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD98%
  • DO0%
  • IMG3%

Sex

  • Female43%
  • Male58%

Tracks & recognition

HospitalistPrimary care

Interview Pool Demographics

Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    95%
    61%
  • US-IMG

    2%
    9%
  • Non-US IMG

    2%
    9%
  • US DO Graduates

    0%
    21%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Men

    60%
    50%
  • Women

    40%
    50%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

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

    100%
    12%
  • White

    16%
    59%
  • Black or African American

    7%
    8%
  • Asian

    0%
    23%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    15%
Top medical schools
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

    67%
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

    19%
  • San Juan Bautista School of Medicine

    5%
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

    5%
  • Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara(UAG School of Medicine)

    2%
  • Universidad del Sinú Elias Bechara Zainúm Escuela de Medicina

    2%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)12
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1116440C0, 1116440P0
  • ACGME ID4404221313
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeHybrid (applicant chooses)
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodJan 20, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027