University of Puerto Rico Program

San Juan, Puerto Rico

University of Puerto Rico Program

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Pediatrics

Eligibility

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US Clinical Experience

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Program Profile

Resident Composition

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F-IMG
C-IMG
US MD
DO

IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
Puerto Rico11.8%
United States30.8%

IMGs filled 2 of 17 filled Pediatrics positions in Puerto Rico, 38th of 48 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

132022
132023
132024
132025
132026

Unfilled in the Match: 6 seats in 2023.

NRMP code 1116320C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program Contacts

Program Director

Ana C. Garcia- Puebla, MD

Program Coordinator

Yarilyz Santiago

✉ [email protected]
✆ (787) 474-0333

Program Website

md.rcm.upr.edu/pediatrics ↗

Pediatrics

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