Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.

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About 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
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.