Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The child neurology residency is an ACGME accredited three year clinical training program, supported by the School of Medicine University of Puerto Rico. Our core faculty include four board certified child neurologists and one adult neurologist; one of them also certified in epilepsy. Trainees have exposure to diverse clinical experiences provided at five hospitals, most of them tertiary care centers. Our graduates have 100% passing rate in the Neurology Board on their first attempt.
Total Program Size
1
1
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No, with exceptions
Offers preliminary positions
No
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1116185C0
1116185R0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
3
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
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
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Not Available
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully 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
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
2
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1854212101
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Mayela
Last Name
Diaz-Diaz
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Sect of Neurology
GPO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.059351 18.415311)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Marisel
Last Name
Vazquez Correa
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Puerto Rico Med Science Campus
Sect of Neurology
GPO Box 365067
San Juan, PR 00936-5067
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-66.059351 18.415311)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
72.20
% IMG
27.80
% DO
0.00
% Female
77.80
% Male
22.20
Total Physician
5
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
100.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $45,429 | 30 | 18 |
| Year 4 | $46,874 | 30 | 18 |
| Year 5 | $47,874 | 30 | 18 |
Total Positions
3
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
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
Yes
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
1