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Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program

Pediatrics residency program in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Puerto Rico Children's Hospital.

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About Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program

ACGME code
3204200256
Program director
Maria Nieves Tirado
Location
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
79
Latest cycle
IMG residents
89%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program is a not Available Pediatrics residency program in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Puerto Rico Children's Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 79 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 89% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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

Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs89%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women94%
  • Men6%
  • White11%
  • Hispanic or Latino83%

Contact and location

Program director
Maria Nieves Tirado
Program coordinator
Yiandra Marrero
Coordinator phone
(787) 620-8181
Program phone
(787) 474-8282
Sponsoring institution
Puerto Rico Children's Hospital

Bayamon Medical Plaza Suite 1005 Bayamon, PR 00960 Open in Google Maps

Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Puerto Rico Children's Hospital 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 Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 89% of residents at Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program located?

Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program is located at Bayamon Medical Plaza Suite 1005 Bayamon, PR 00960. Its sponsoring institution is Puerto Rico Children's Hospital.

Who is the program director of Puerto Rico Children's Hospital Program?

The program director is Maria Nieves Tirado. The program coordinator, Yiandra Marrero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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