Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Ob-Gyn Residency Program at the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine is a four-year, ACGME-accredited program with a maximum of 5 residents per year. It aims to provide comprehensive education in obstetrics and gynecology, emphasizing well-rounded training and personal growth. The curriculum is designed according to the ACGME core competencies and incorporates experiences across diverse clinical settings, focusing on both routine and complex cases in women's health.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not provide explicit information on International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance. However, they indicate that applicants must be selected based on their application, medical school transcript, recommendation letters, a recommended rotation, and personal interviews. The residency program allows 5 residents per year and holds full Continued Accreditation by Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), which may indirectly support IMG applicants if they meet the program's criteria.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
5 residents per year
Program Website
Address
UPR SOM-MSC, Guillermo Arbona Building, Medical Center, Río Piedras, PR
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program hosts a maximum of 5 residents per year. The specific count of current PGY-1 residents and their respective background details is not provided in the text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is designed to comply with CREOG Educational Objectives and the ACGME’s six core competencies and milestones. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that nurtures personal growth, focusing on ethics, communication skills, evidence-based medicine, and more.
Application
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program participates in ERAS and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Candidates are selected based on their application, medical school transcript, at least two letters of recommendation, a highly recommended rotation, and personal interview.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through various clinics: Carolina Hospital, Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Presbiterian Hospital, and Metropolitan Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program is a well-balanced program with full Continuous Accreditation given by the ACGME and comprises four years, with a maximum of five residents per year.
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# of Years of Program
4 years, with full accreditation from the ACGME since 2015.
Housing
There is no mention of specific housing support or options available for residents in the text provided.
Alumni
Details about alumni outcomes are not provided explicitly in the text, and hence further investigation may be needed to gather specific data about fellowships, subspecialties, or job placements.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The residency program provides comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary, and medical insurance coverage. Also 4 weeks are granted during each year of training for vacation. Maternal and paternal leave are also granted.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are granted 4 weeks of vacation each year of training, in addition to maternal and paternal leave.