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Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Residency Program

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, PR
Continued AccreditationACGME #1514221089J1J-1H1BH-1B

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Geriatric medicine (Internal medicine) residency program in San Juan, PR. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
2 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
—
Not reported
IMG percentage
—
Visa sponsorship
J-1, H-1B
Apps : 1 spot
—
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
—
None listed

Accredited since 1987 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2010

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

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

Application requirements

Step 1
Required
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Required
Required to apply
COMLEX
—
DO applicants
Letters
—
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1, H-1B
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)

Research

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

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
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
—
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
2
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Hospital quality data not yet linked for this program.

Clinical sites

University District Hospital

San Juan, PR220 beds

VA Caribbean Healthcare System

San Juan, PR422 beds

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

Ivonne Z Jimenez-Velazquez, MD

Director, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program

Program Director

Mrs. Wanda Pizarro, BA

Geriatrics 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.
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 2 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 has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. 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?
Yes — University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine reports sponsoring both J-1 and H-1B visas. 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 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 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 Geriatric medicine (Internal medicine) residency program positions as they appear.