IMGPrep | University of Puerto Rico Program 2404221141 | Ophthalmology

University of Puerto Rico Program

Ophthalmology Analyst Verified · May 7, 2025

University of Puerto Rico Program

University of Puerto Rico Program is a residency program specializing in Ophthalmology, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, directed by Victor M. Villegas, MD and coordinated by Heidyliz Perez. The program accepts applications through October 31, 2026. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at heidyliz.perez1@upr.edu or (787) 756-7090. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

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University of Puerto Rico Program
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10/31/2026
91 days left

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Deadline 10/31/2026 91 days left
Accreditation Status N/A
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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Residents
Current Residents.pdf
Program Director
Name: Victor M. Villegas, MD
Program Coordinator
Name: Heidyliz Perez Email: heidyliz.perez1@upr.edu Phone: (787) 756-7090 Address: GPO Box 365067,San Juan
Program Website
https://md.rcm.upr.edu/ophthalmology/residency/
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