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Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program

Internal 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
1404211395
Program director
Rafael Espinet Perez
Location
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
386
Latest cycle
IMG residents
68%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas. It offers 10 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 386 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 68% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs68%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White4%
  • Hispanic or Latino100%

Contact and location

Program director
Rafael Espinet Perez
Program coordinator
Johanna Ruiz
Coordinator phone
(787) 844-2080
Sponsoring institution
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas

Department of Medicine 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?

Yes. Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 68% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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 Internal 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. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program located?

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Medicine 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 Rafael Espinet Perez. The program coordinator, Johanna Ruiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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