Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program is a perfect combination of a high-quality training environment with a mission driven hospital whose commitment to education is key in our continued growth. Striving to prepare physicians to practice high quality Internal Medicine, apply superior clinical judgement and deliver innovative and effective health care to society, we emphasize on evidence-based medicine and clinical problem solving.
Total Program Size
9
9
9
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
45
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
15
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Women's health
Hospitalist
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Not Available
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Not Available
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
18
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
30
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1404231525
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Milton
Last Name
Carrero Quinones
Degrees
MD
Address
Ramon E Betances Univ Hosp
Internal Med Pgm
410 Hostos Ave
Mayaguez, PR 00681
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-67.143448 18.156811)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Vanessa
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Ruiz
Address
Mayaguez Med Ctr
Internal Med Pgm
Ave Hostos 410
Mayaguez, PR 00680
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-67.143448 18.156811)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
14.30
% IMG
85.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
42.90
% Male
57.10
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $37,808 | 28 | 18 |
| Year 3 | $39,193 | 28 | 18 |
Total Positions
27
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
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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First Year Positions
9
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
2
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On