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Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, PR
Continued AccreditationACGME #2604221161UniversityJ1J-1

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in San Juan, PR. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 20 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $48,154. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
4
20 residents · 20 approved
PGY-1 salary
$48.2k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1116260C0

Accredited since 1967 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2011

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1116260C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of Puerto Rico SOM-PR”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
5%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
80
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
8
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.8
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

University General Hospital WAS a hospital like no other. It was a physician-owned, 69-bed general acute care hospital was designed from the ground up to suit the most exacting requirements of superb, state-of-the-art medical treatment while pampering patients and families with an inviting environment that encourages relaxation and healing.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
220
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
6,481
ED visits
2,719
Inpatient surgeries
2,041
Outpatient surgeries
4,778
Births
634
Daily census
119
Full-time staff
784

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University District Hospital · San Juan, PR

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University District Hospital

Primary
San Juan, PR220 beds

I Gonzalez Martinez Oncologic Hospital

San Juan, PR66 beds

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

San Juan, PR422 beds

San Juan City Hospital

San Juan, PR267 beds

University Pediatric Hospital

San Juan, PR145 beds

Hospital Universitario Dr Ramon Ruiz Arnau

Bayamon, PR101 beds

Hospital Metropolitano

San Juan, PR132 beds

Presbyterian Community Hospital Inc

San Juan, PR

University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina

Carolina, PR

Location

Rental market & livability

Median 1BR rent
Median 2BR rent
~$3,300

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

Livability data not yet available for this location.

People

Leadership

Antonio Otero Lopez, MD

Associate Professor and Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Claribel Rivera-Torres, BA

Administrator

Coordinator

Marie A. Calderon-Cruz

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine located?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is located in San Juan, PR.
What type of program is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine has approximately 20 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
Median rent near San Juan, PR is ~$3,300/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine require?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $48,154. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Orthopaedic Surgery residency program positions as they appear.