VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program

Internal Medicine residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by VA Caribbean Healthcare System.

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About VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program

ACGME code
1404231398
Program director
Jose Acevedo-Valles
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
21
First-year spots
Applicants
421
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program is a other Internal Medicine residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by VA Caribbean Healthcare System. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 421 applications and invited about 28% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% 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 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
21
Interview rate
28%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women46%
  • Men54%
  • White7%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino100%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Acevedo-Valles
Program coordinator
Sherrie Vega-Ocasio
Coordinator phone
(787) 641-7582
Sponsoring institution
VA Caribbean Healthcare System

Medical Service (111) 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921 Open in Google Maps

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program: frequently asked questions

Does VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program sponsor visas?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System 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 VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program IMG-friendly?

About 10% of residents at VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program offer?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program offers 21 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program received 421 applications and interviewed about 28% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program located?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program is located at Medical Service (111) 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921. Its sponsoring institution is VA Caribbean Healthcare System.

Who is the program director of VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program?

The program director is Jose Acevedo-Valles. The program coordinator, Sherrie Vega-Ocasio, is the usual contact for application questions.

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