Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.
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- ACGME code
- 1204200710
- Program director
- Javier Lugo de Jesus
- Location
- Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 131
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 83%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.
In the latest application cycle the program received 131 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 83% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.
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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates17%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs72%
- Non-US IMGs11%
Demographics
- Women44%
- Men56%
- White6%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Javier Lugo de Jesus
- Program coordinator
- Cristina Morales
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 652-9200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center
Avenida Hostos 410 Barrio Sabalos Mayaguez, PR 00681 Open in Google Maps
Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center 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 Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 83% of residents at Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program located?
Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program is located at Avenida Hostos 410 Barrio Sabalos Mayaguez, PR 00681. Its sponsoring institution is Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.
Who is the program director of Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program?
The program director is Javier Lugo de Jesus. The program coordinator, Cristina Morales, is the usual contact for application questions.