Universidad Central del Caribe
The Universidad Central Del Caribe Internal Medicine residency in Bayamon, 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
Universidad Central del Caribe internal medicine residency in Bayamon, PR, with a three-year categorical and one-year preliminary program housed at the Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital. Residents work on the inpatient ward and in subspecialty and continuity clinics.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Offers a three-year categorical and a one-year preliminary internal medicine program, fully accredited by the ACGME.
- Training is housed at the Dr. Ramon Ruiz Arnau University Hospital on the same grounds as the university, with outpatient clinics in cardiology, endocrinology, GI, hematology/oncology, nephrology, neurology and pulmonology plus internal medicine continuity clinics.
- The program says graduates are eligible for the internal medicine boards with high pass rates and can pursue subspecialty training in Puerto Rico or the continental U.S.
- Applicants must be fluent in Spanish; applications go through ERAS and positions are filled through the NRMP.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sarahi Rodriguez Perez
- Program coordinator
- Karen Rivera
- Address
- Ave. Laurel, Santa Juanita, Bayamon, PR 00956
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency at a glance
Universidad Central del Caribe lists its Internal Medicine residency in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The directory holds 10 Internal Medicine residency programs in Puerto Rico, 1 of them in Bayamon and 710 across 50 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 10 Internal Medicine residency programs in Puerto Rico use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 699 Internal Medicine residency programs nationwide share that status.
Universidad Central del Caribe has 1 other program listed in Bayamon: Addiction Medicine (Multidisciplinary). Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Universidad Central del Caribe in Bayamon
Other Puerto Rico cities with a listed Internal Medicine residency: Arecibo, Cayey, Mayaguez, Ponce, San German, San Juan.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency?
The directory places it in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
How many Internal Medicine residency programs are there in Puerto Rico?
This directory lists 10 in Puerto Rico and 710 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Universidad Central del Caribe Internal Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.