University of Puerto Rico Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Carolina, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of Puerto Rico Program
- ACGME code
- 1204221287
- Program director
- Astrid Morales-Ralat
- Location
- Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 291
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 42%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Puerto Rico Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Carolina, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 291 applications and invited about 12.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care 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 scores of interviewed applicants
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 12.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates58%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs4%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White13%
- Asian8%
- Black or African American8%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Astrid Morales-Ralat
- Program coordinator
- Rosyvette Negrón
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 876-7415
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Hospital UPR Carolina- Residencia de Medicina de Familia CALL BOX 6021 Carolina, PR 00984 Open in Google Maps
University of Puerto Rico Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Puerto Rico Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Puerto Rico Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Puerto Rico Program IMG-friendly?
About 42% of residents at University of Puerto Rico Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Puerto Rico Program offer?
University of Puerto Rico Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Puerto Rico Program?
University of Puerto Rico Program received 291 applications and interviewed about 12.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Puerto Rico Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Puerto Rico Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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 University of Puerto Rico Program located?
University of Puerto Rico Program is located at Hospital UPR Carolina- Residencia de Medicina de Familia CALL BOX 6021 Carolina, PR 00984. Its sponsoring institution is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of Puerto Rico Program?
The program director is Astrid Morales-Ralat. The program coordinator, Rosyvette Negrón, is the usual contact for application questions.