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Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.

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About Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program

ACGME code
1404231525
Program director
Milton Carrero
Location
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
330
Latest cycle
IMG residents
74%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 330 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 74% 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.

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 graduates26%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs74%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White7%
  • Hispanic or Latino81%

Contact and location

Program director
Milton Carrero
Program coordinator
vanessa Ruiz
Coordinator phone
(787) 652-9200
Program phone
(787) 833-3695
Sponsoring institution
Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center

Ramon E. Betances University Hospital 410 Hostos Avenue Mayaguez, PR 00680 Open in Google Maps

Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program sponsor visas?

Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium 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 Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 74% of residents at Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium 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 Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program located?

Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program is located at Ramon E. Betances University Hospital 410 Hostos Avenue Mayaguez, PR 00680. Its sponsoring institution is Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center.

Who is the program director of Ramon Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center/Ponce School of Medicine Consortium Program?

The program director is Milton Carrero. The program coordinator, vanessa Ruiz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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