University of Puerto Rico
The University of Puerto Rico Dermatology residency in San Juan, 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.
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University of Puerto Rico Dermatology residency at a glance
University of Puerto Rico lists its Dermatology residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The directory holds 2 Dermatology residency programs in Puerto Rico, 1 of them in San Juan and 137 across 42 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 2 Dermatology residency programs in Puerto Rico use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 136 Dermatology residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Puerto Rico has 27 other programs listed in San Juan: Allergy and Immunology, Anesthesiology, Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine), Child Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), and Emergency Medicine, and 21 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Puerto Rico in San Juan
- Allergy and Immunology fellowship
- Anesthesiology residency
- Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Child Neurology residency
- Emergency Medicine residency
- Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine) fellowship
Other Puerto Rico cities with a listed Dermatology residency: Ponce.
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 Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
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 University of Puerto Rico Dermatology residency?
The directory places it in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
How many Dermatology residency programs are there in Puerto Rico?
This directory lists 2 in Puerto Rico and 137 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Puerto Rico Dermatology 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 University of Puerto Rico Dermatology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Puerto Rico Dermatology 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 University of Puerto Rico Dermatology 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.