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University of Puerto Rico Program

Ophthalmology 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 Program

ACGME code
2404221141
Program director
Victor Villegas
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 3, 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

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%
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
[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.

Do program signals help at University of Puerto Rico Program?

Applicants who sent University of Puerto Rico 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 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.

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