Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program

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

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About Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program

ACGME code
1404200002
Program director
Alberto Torres
Location
Arecibo, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
297
Latest cycle
IMG residents
74%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 297 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 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

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

Demographics

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White5%
  • Asian5%
  • Hispanic or Latino89%

Contact and location

Program director
Alberto Torres
Program coordinator
Keitha Diaz
Coordinator phone
(787) 650-7272
Sponsoring institution
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

Carr 129 km 0.7 Ave. San Luis Arecibo, PR 00612 Open in Google Maps

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program sponsor visas?

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste 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.

Is Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program IMG-friendly?

About 74% of residents at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste 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.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) 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 School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste 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.

Where is Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program located?

Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program is located at Carr 129 km 0.7 Ave. San Luis Arecibo, PR 00612. Its sponsoring institution is Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine (Cayetano Coll & Toste Hospital) Program?

The program director is Alberto Torres. The program coordinator, Keitha Diaz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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