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Dermatology Residency Program

Ponce Health Sciences University
Ponce, PR
WarningACGME #0804200001University

Ponce Health Sciences University is an ACGME-accredited university-based Dermatology residency program in Ponce, PR. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 8 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents. 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
3
8 residents · 9 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1433080C0

Accredited since 2022 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2025

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
3
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service
ERAS

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1433080C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Ponce Health Sciences Univ SOM-PR”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Primary care

Primary Care

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
67%
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
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
8
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
15
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
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

The Ponce Health Sciences University St. Louis Campus is Branch Campus of the Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico and is dedicated to training outstanding Healthcare professionals.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Ponce Health Sciences University · Ponce, PR

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Ponce Health Sciences University

Primary
Ponce, PR

Children's Skin Center PA-Ana Duarte MD

Miami, FL

Dermis Clinica Dermatologico

Mayaguez, PR

Aibonito Clinic

Aibonito, PR

JVC Cosmetic Clinic

Ponce, PR

Jose Gonzalez Chavez MD PA-Dermatology Clinic

Santurce, PR

Plastic Surgery Center-Jorge Latoni Maldonado MD PA

Mayaguez, PR

Instituto Dermatologico-San Juan Clinic

Ponce, PR

Rogelio Mercado Seda MD PA-Dermatology Clinic

Mayaguez, PR

Hospital Episcopal San Lucas

Ponce, PR380 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

Livability data not yet available for this location.

People

Leadership

Sheila M Torres, MD

PD Interim

Program Director

Mr. Anthony Feliciano, MPH

Ponce Health Sciences University 8004201022 - Ponce, PR

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ponce Health Sciences University located?
Ponce Health Sciences University is located in Ponce, PR.
What type of program is Ponce Health Sciences University?
Ponce Health Sciences University is a university-based residency program.
Is Ponce Health Sciences University ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Ponce Health Sciences University holds ACGME accreditation (continued, with warning).
How many residents are at Ponce Health Sciences University?
Ponce Health Sciences University has approximately 8 residents in training.
Does Ponce Health Sciences University accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Ponce Health Sciences University 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 Ponce Health Sciences University sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Ponce Health Sciences University does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Ponce Health Sciences University require?
Ponce Health Sciences University 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 Ponce Health Sciences University?
Ponce Health Sciences University has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
How do I apply to Ponce Health Sciences University?
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 Ponce Health Sciences University to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Ponce Health Sciences University 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 Dermatology residency program positions as they appear.