Ponce Health Sciences University Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ponce Health Sciences University.
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- ACGME code
- 2604200001
- Program director
- Rafael Fernandez-Soltero
- Location
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 100
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Ponce Health Sciences University Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ponce Health Sciences University. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 100 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.
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
- Positions offered
- 4
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rafael Fernandez-Soltero
- Program coordinator
- Nahed Pacheco
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 840-2575
- Program phone
- (787) 843-3971
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Ponce Health Sciences University
PO Box 7004 Ponce, PR 00732 Open in Google Maps
Ponce Health Sciences University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Ponce Health Sciences University Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Ponce Health Sciences University Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University Program IMG-friendly?
Ponce Health Sciences University Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Ponce Health Sciences University Program offer?
Ponce Health Sciences University Program offers 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Ponce Health Sciences University Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Ponce Health Sciences University Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Ponce Health Sciences University Program located?
Ponce Health Sciences University Program is located at PO Box 7004 Ponce, PR 00732. Its sponsoring institution is Ponce Health Sciences University.
Who is the program director of Ponce Health Sciences University Program?
The program director is Rafael Fernandez-Soltero. The program coordinator, Nahed Pacheco, is the usual contact for application questions.