Ponce Health Sciences University Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ponce Health Sciences University.
See how you matchAbout Ponce Health Sciences University Program
- ACGME code
- 4004212296
- Program director
- Khris Lampon-Torres
- Location
- San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 9
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 103
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 38%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Ponce Health Sciences University Program is a not Available Psychiatry residency program in San Juan, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Ponce Health Sciences University. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 103 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry 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
- Positions offered
- 9
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates62%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs38%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women73%
- Men27%
- White12%
- Hispanic or Latino96%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Khris Lampon-Torres
- Program coordinator
- Wilka Toro
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 840-2575
- Program phone
- (787) 363-1676
- [email protected]
- Sponsoring institution
- Ponce Health Sciences University
VA CHCS Department of Psychiatry (116A)- #10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921 Open in Google Maps
Ponce Health Sciences University Program: frequently asked questions
Does Ponce Health Sciences University Program sponsor visas?
Ponce Health Sciences University 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 Ponce Health Sciences University Program IMG-friendly?
About 38% of residents at Ponce Health Sciences University Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Ponce Health Sciences University Program offer?
Ponce Health Sciences University Program offers 9 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 9 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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Ponce Health Sciences University Program located?
Ponce Health Sciences University Program is located at VA CHCS Department of Psychiatry (116A)- #10 Casia Street San Juan, PR 00921. Its sponsoring institution is Ponce Health Sciences University.
Who is the program director of Ponce Health Sciences University Program?
The program director is Khris Lampon-Torres. The program coordinator, Wilka Toro, is the usual contact for application questions.