University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

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About University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1604200001
Program director
Samuel Estronza Ojeda
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
69
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program is a not Available Neurological Surgery residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 69 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Samuel Estronza Ojeda
Program coordinator
Karen Martinez Cruz
Coordinator phone
(787) 765-8276
Program phone
(787) 758-2525
Sponsoring institution
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

PO Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067 Open in Google Maps

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 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 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program offer?

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Puerto Rico 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 University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program located?

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program is located at PO Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067. Its sponsoring institution is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Samuel Estronza Ojeda. The program coordinator, Karen Martinez Cruz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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