University of Puerto Rico Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of Puerto Rico Program
- ACGME code
- 2404221141
- Program director
- Victor Villegas
- Location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Puerto Rico Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 48 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates100%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White8%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Victor Villegas
- Program coordinator
- Heidyliz Perez
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 474-9976
- Program phone
- (787) 475-8938
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Medical Sciences Campus PO Box 365067 San Juan, PR 00936-5067 Open in Google Maps
University of Puerto Rico Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Puerto Rico Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Puerto Rico Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Puerto Rico Program IMG-friendly?
University of Puerto Rico Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Puerto Rico 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.
Where is University of Puerto Rico Program located?
University of Puerto Rico Program is located at Medical Sciences Campus 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 Program?
The program director is Victor Villegas. The program coordinator, Heidyliz Perez, is the usual contact for application questions.