Ophthalmology Residency Program
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineUniversity of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Ophthalmology residency program in San Juan, PR. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 16 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents and J-1 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
Accredited since 1963 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2009
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified May 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
Smoke-free workplace.
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is a higher education company based out of PR, United States.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Top payer: Abbott Laboratories ($38K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Primary teaching site: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine · San Juan, PR
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
PrimaryUniversity District Hospital
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
San Juan City Hospital
University Pediatric Hospital
University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina
Location
Rental market & livability
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Livability
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People
Leadership
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 16 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 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 Ophthalmology residency program positions as they appear.