VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by VA Caribbean Healthcare System.

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About VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program

ACGME code
3404231063
Program director
David Soto-Quijano
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
72
Latest cycle
IMG residents
8.8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program is a not Available Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by VA Caribbean Healthcare System. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 72 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8.8% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%

Contact and location

Program director
David Soto-Quijano
Program coordinator
–
Coordinator phone
–
Program phone
(787) 641-7582
Sponsoring institution
VA Caribbean Healthcare System

PM&R Service (117) 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921 Open in Google Maps

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program: frequently asked questions

Does VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program sponsor visas?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System 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 VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program IMG-friendly?

About 8.8% of residents at VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program offer?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program offers 3 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Where is VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program located?

VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program is located at PM&R Service (117) 10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921. Its sponsoring institution is VA Caribbean Healthcare System.

Who is the program director of VA Caribbean Healthcare System Program?

The program director is David Soto-Quijano. The program coordinator, –, is the usual contact for application questions.