Internal MedicineUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Universidad Central del Caribe Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.

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About Universidad Central del Caribe Program

ACGME code
1404212452
Program director
Eddie Rodriguez-Castro
Location
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
400
Latest cycle
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Universidad Central del Caribe Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine. It offers 14 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 400 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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

Positions offered
14
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates56%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs42%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men48%
  • White25%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino98%

Contact and location

Program director
Eddie Rodriguez-Castro
Program coordinator
Milagros Santos-Diaz
Coordinator phone
(787) 787-5151
Sponsoring institution
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

Hospital Universitario Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arrnau Dept of Medicine PO Box 60327 Bayamon, PR 00956 Open in Google Maps

Universidad Central del Caribe Program: frequently asked questions

Does Universidad Central del Caribe Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Universidad Central del Caribe Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Universidad Central del Caribe Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at Universidad Central del Caribe 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 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Universidad Central del Caribe Program offer?

Universidad Central del Caribe Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Universidad Central del Caribe Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Universidad Central del Caribe 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 Universidad Central del Caribe Program located?

Universidad Central del Caribe Program is located at Hospital Universitario Dr. Ramón Ruiz Arrnau Dept of Medicine PO Box 60327 Bayamon, PR 00956. Its sponsoring institution is Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Universidad Central del Caribe Program?

The program director is Eddie Rodriguez-Castro. The program coordinator, Milagros Santos-Diaz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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