Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Dermatology Residency Program at the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, is designed to comply with the requirements established by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The program emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, the American Board of Dermatology's examination eligibility, and the development of residents under a comprehensive educational framework. The program also promotes continued professional development, ethical responsibilities, and improvement in quality care. It is affiliated with several hospitals and institutions in Puerto Rico.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMG). However, as it complies with the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education requirements and is affiliated with various institutions, it may accept IMGs. It is advisable to directly check with the program for specific IMG criteria and related information.
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Program Website
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UPR SOM-MSC, Guillermo Arbona Building, Medical Center, Río Piedras, PR 00936-5067
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Current Residents
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The number of current PGY-1 residents is unspecified, with the text indicating 0 PGY-1 MD residents. Details about DO residents or IMG residents are also not explicitly provided, leading to potential unknowns in current resident statistics.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residency Program Educational Goals include enabling physicians to become proficient in diagnosing and treating skin diseases, completing requirements for eligibility for the American Board of Dermatology examination, facilitating personal and professional development, training skilled dermatologists, stimulating research, and promoting ethical commitments.
Application
Application requirements can be found at https://md.rcm.upr.edu/dermatology/application-requirements/.
# of Locations
1. University District Hospital at the Puerto Rico Medical Center
2. University Pediatric Hospital
3. San Juan City Hospital
4. I. González Martínez Oncologic Hospital
5. University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina
6. Latin American Center for Sexually-Transmitted Diseases
Fellowship
The program prepares residents for eligibility for the American Board of Dermatology examination and facilitates personal and professional development with an emphasis on comprehensive education. It does not specify available fellowships or post-residency opportunities in the provided text, so many details are presumably accessible through direct contact with the program.
Resident Life
Overview
The Dermatology Residency Program of the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine complies with the requirements established by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education. It is directed by the policies of the Graduate Medical Education Office of the University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus.
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# of Years of Program
Not explicitly stated in the document, but typically dermatology residency programs last 3 years.
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