Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Puerto Rico Emergency Medicine Residency Program is a three-year program located at a 250-bed hospital in Carolina, PR. Established in 1993, it is renowned as the first emergency medicine residency in Puerto Rico. The program provides a comprehensive education to emergency physicians, notably within a high-traffic emergency department taking in approximately 50,000 visits each year. The faculty includes 13 board-certified emergency physicians with subspecialties in various areas. The program emphasizes training, faculty support, and developing future leaders in emergency medicine across Puerto Rico and beyond.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the University of Puerto Rico is not explicitly mentioned as IMG-friendly. However, the program trains emergency physicians who become leaders in the field, implying a potential openness to diverse applicant backgrounds. No specific information regarding the acceptance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs), visa sponsorship, or current IMG residents is detailed in the provided text. It's recommended for potential applicants to directly inquire about IMG policies with the program.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
3 year program, 13 board certified Emergency Physicians faculty.
Program Website
Address
UPR SOM-MSC, Guillermo Arbona Building, Medical Center, Río Piedras, PR
Program Director
Juan A. Gonzalez – Sanchez, MD, FACEP
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster details are not provided, thus rendering the specific number of PGY-1 residents unknown. The program promotes a robust educational experience supported by a team of dedicated emergency medicine professionals.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The three-year program is based on the University of Puerto Rico Hospital, a 250-bed hospital located in Carolina, PR, with an Emergency Department that handles approximately 50,000 visits per year, providing a mix of pediatric, adult, and trauma patients for training.
Application
Interested applicants must submit their application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadlines, along with interview dates, can be found on the ERAS website. It is recommended that applicants check the specific residency program's site for detailed information.
# of Locations
1 hospital location
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The first Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Puerto Rico, established in 1993, strived to train the best emergency physicians who will become tomorrow's leaders in emergency medicine. The program aims to shape the future of Emergency Medicine in Puerto Rico, the United States, and abroad.
On Call Schedule
Our Emergency Department have approximately 50,000 visits per year.
# of Years of Program
3 years
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Alumni
Alumni of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program have gone on to pursue fellowships in various sub-specialties, with many securing positions in academia and private practice across the United States and internationally.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Training in the first Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Puerto Rico.
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