Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.
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- ACGME code
- 9994200125
- Program director
- Miguel Echevarria Quintana
- Location
- Ponce, Puerto Rico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 208
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 58%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Ponce, Puerto Rico, sponsored by Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.
In the latest application cycle the program received 208 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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 graduates42%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs58%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women33%
- Men67%
- White8%
- Hispanic or Latino100%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Miguel Echevarria Quintana
- Program coordinator
- Amneris Ortiz Sanabria
- Coordinator phone
- (787) 844-2080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Hospital Episcopal San Lucas
917 Tito Castro Ave PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733-6810 Open in Google Maps
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions
Does Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine 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 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?
About 58% of residents at Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine 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 Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
Where is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program located?
Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program is located at 917 Tito Castro Ave PO Box 336810 Ponce, PR 00733-6810. Its sponsoring institution is Hospital Episcopal San Lucas.
Who is the program director of Hospital Episcopal San Lucas/Ponce School of Medicine Program?
The program director is Miguel Echevarria Quintana. The program coordinator, Amneris Ortiz Sanabria, is the usual contact for application questions.