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Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program

Family Medicine residency program in Manati, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez.

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About Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program

ACGME code
1204221501
Program director
Aracelis Nieves-Rodriguez
Location
Manati, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
121
Latest cycle
IMG residents
93%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Manati, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez.

In the latest application cycle the program received 121 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 93% 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 40 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

Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs93%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women27%
  • Men40%
  • White7%
  • Hispanic or Latino67%

Contact and location

Program director
Aracelis Nieves-Rodriguez
Program coordinator
Neyda Soto
Coordinator phone
(787) 621-3700
Sponsoring institution
Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez

Manati Medical Center Hospital PO Box 1142 Manati, PR 00674-1142 Open in Google Maps

Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program sponsor visas?

Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez 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 Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program IMG-friendly?

About 93% of residents at Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez 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 Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez 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 Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez 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 Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program located?

Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program is located at Manati Medical Center Hospital PO Box 1142 Manati, PR 00674-1142. Its sponsoring institution is Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez.

Who is the program director of Hospital Dr Alejandro Otero Lopez Program?

The program director is Aracelis Nieves-Rodriguez. The program coordinator, Neyda Soto, is the usual contact for application questions.