University of Puerto Rico Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine.

About University of Puerto Rico Program

ACGME code
3004221385
Program director
Maria Marcos-Martinez
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
136
Latest cycle
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Puerto Rico Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 136 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
136
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
None
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White17%
  • Hispanic or Latino100%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Marcos-Martinez
Program coordinator
Glenda Casanova-Laureano
Coordinator phone
(787) 758-2525
Program phone
(787) 510-0451
Sponsoring institution
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 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?

University of Puerto Rico 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 25% of residents at University of Puerto Rico Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.

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

University of Puerto Rico Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 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 Maria Marcos-Martinez. The program coordinator, Glenda Casanova-Laureano, is the usual contact for application questions.

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