Ponce Health Sciences University Program New Program!
The Ponce Health Sciences University Program New Program! Family Medicine residency in PONCE, PR is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
A new three-year, ACGME-accredited Rural Family Medicine residency at Ponce Health Sciences University, described as the first of its kind in Puerto Rico, offering four positions annually. Training combines inpatient and outpatient experience with a focus on rural and medically underserved communities, with rotations including in-hospital rural family medicine, community medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine, critical care, and multiple subspecialties. The program emphasizes cultural competency, health disparities, and Family Medicine research, and requires English and Spanish proficiency.
Summarized from the program’s official website, checked October 4, 2026. Confirm details with the program.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Dr. Waleska Pietri
- Associate Program Director
- Dr. Juan Vélez
Contact details checked October 4, 2026.
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.