Damas Hospital Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Damas Hospital.
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- ACGME code
- 9994200249
- Program director
- Alejandra Santiago-Vives
- Location
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 251
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 42%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Damas Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Damas Hospital.
In the latest application cycle the program received 251 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 42% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.
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.
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates58%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs42%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women67%
- Men33%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Alejandra Santiago-Vives
- Program coordinator
- Rafael Bredy
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 840-8686
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Damas Hospital
Department of Medical Education 2225 Ponce BYP STE 407 Ponce, PR 00717-1318 Open in Google Maps
Damas Hospital Program: frequently asked questions
Does Damas Hospital Program sponsor visas?
Damas 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 Damas Hospital Program IMG-friendly?
About 42% of residents at Damas Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Damas Hospital Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Damas Hospital Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Damas Hospital Program located?
Damas Hospital Program is located at Department of Medical Education 2225 Ponce BYP STE 407 Ponce, PR 00717-1318. Its sponsoring institution is Damas Hospital.
Who is the program director of Damas Hospital Program?
The program director is Alejandra Santiago-Vives. The program coordinator, Rafael Bredy, is the usual contact for application questions.