Obstetrics and GynecologyCommunity-based university affiliated

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.

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About Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
2204221346
Program director
Yolanda Gonzalez Zamora
Location
Ponce, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
IMG residents
24%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Obstetrics and Gynecology program (5).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Obstetrics and Gynecology 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 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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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
5
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates76%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs24%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino100%

Contact and location

Program director
Yolanda Gonzalez Zamora
Program coordinator
Jeannie Cruz
Coordinator phone
(787) 844-2080
Sponsoring institution
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas

Centro Médico Episcopal San Lucas Tito Castro Avenue, #917 PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733 Open in Google Maps

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce 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 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 24% of residents at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Obstetrics and Gynecology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program offer?

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program offers 5 first-year Obstetrics and Gynecology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce 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 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce 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 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program located?

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is located at Centro Médico Episcopal San Lucas Tito Castro Avenue, #917 PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733. Its sponsoring institution is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.

Who is the program director of Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Yolanda Gonzalez Zamora. The program coordinator, Jeannie Cruz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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