Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.
See how you matchAbout Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program
- ACGME code
- 1104212187
- Program director
- Miguel Agrait Gonzalez
- Location
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas. It offers 10 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 66 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates65%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs30%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women26%
- Men74%
- White13%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Miguel Agrait Gonzalez
- Program coordinator
- Frances Figueroa
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 844-2080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas
PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733 Open in Google Maps
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 34% of residents at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program offer?
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program offers 10 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program located?
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is located at PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733. Its sponsoring institution is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.
Who is the program director of Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Miguel Agrait Gonzalez. The program coordinator, Frances Figueroa, is the usual contact for application questions.