Accepting applications for training that begins in 2020-2021
Yes
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Unvarying tropical pleasant weather ranging from 75 to 85 all year around. Rotation through geriatric evaluation unit recommended before or during application period.
Total Program Size
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
3
Required letters of recommendation
2
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
188
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
203
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
10
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
35
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal mentoring program
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Cultural competence awareness
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Continuous quality improvement training
Awareness and management of fatigue in residents and fellows
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
360 degree evaluations
Program Evaluation
Resident assessment of curriculum
Program graduation rates
Program Offers
Free parking
Leave for educational meetings/conferences
Negotiable
Cross coverage in case of illness/disability
Yes
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
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
Insurance coverage begins when the resident starts
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
18
Primary teaching site
Primary teaching site time
75
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1254221017
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $38,184 | 20 | 18 |
Beeper or Home Call
6
Program Director
First Name
Ismenio
Last Name
Millan-Aponte
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Hosp Carolina
Call Box 6021
Carr 3 Km 83 Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-65.98688 18.397659)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Milagros
Last Name
Zayas
Degrees
MPA
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Hosp Carolina
Call Box 6021
Carr 3 Km 83 Ave 65 de Infanteria
Carolina, PR 00984
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-65.98688 18.397659)
Total Physician
3
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Total Positions
3
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No