Internal Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Damas Hospital.
See how you matchDamas Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Damas Hospital. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).
In the latest application cycle the program received 348 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal 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 and women's health tracks.
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.
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Department of Medical Education 2225 Ponce BYP 407 Ponce, PR 00717-1318 Open in Google Maps
Damas Hospital Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
About 62% of residents at Damas Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.
Damas Hospital Program offers 7 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Damas Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Damas Hospital Program is located at Department of Medical Education 2225 Ponce BYP 407 Ponce, PR 00717-1318. Its sponsoring institution is Damas Hospital.
The program director is Jesse Aleman-Ortiz. The program coordinator, Rafael Bredy, is the usual contact for application questions.