Our ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program offers both a Categorical Residency and a Preliminary Year, with a commitment to academic rigor, clinical excellence, and holistic development.

Positions Available:

Preliminary Year Positions: 8

Categorical Residency Positions:

PGY-1

PGY-2

PGY-3

PGY-4 (Chief Resident)

Residents train in a variety of clinical settings, gaining exposure to a broad spectrum of patient populations and medical conditions across several affiliated institutions.

Curriculum & Rotations

Residents rotate through some of the region’s most prestigious hospitals, ensuring well-rounded clinical exposure:

  • Hospital Universitario Ramón Ruiz Arnau (HURRA), Bayamón, PR
  • Hospital Pavía, San Juan, PR
  • Hospital UPR Dr. Federico Trilla
  • San Juan VA Medical Center
  • Electives Available at:
    • Hospital Universitario de Adultos (UDH)
Post Graduate Year (PGY) - 1
  • Research
  • Endocrinology
  • Emergency Medicine (x2)
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Medical ICU (x2) – HURRA & Pavía
  • Wards (x5)
  • 1 Month Vacation
Post Graduate Year (PGY) - 2
  • Nephrology
  • Infectious Diseases (ID)
  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical ICU (x2)
  • Wards (x4)
  • Electives (x2)
  • 1 Month Vacation
Post Graduate Year (PGY) - 3
  • Elective (x1)
  • Wards (x1)
  • Nephrology/Endocrinology
  • Rheumatology
  • Hematology/Oncology, ID, Gastroenterology, Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Geriatrics
  • Medical ICU
  • Research
  • 1 Month Vacation

Call Schedule

Residents generally participate in two to four 24-hour on-call shifts each academic block.

Why Choose Our Program?

We provide a supportive, resource-rich environment designed to foster both professional and personal growth:

Board Preparation Support
  • Full UWorld access to our seniors
  • Board Exam reimbursement for first-time pass
  • In-house Board review sessions
  • Awesome Review
  • Protected time
Academic & Research Opportunities
  • Dedicated time for research projects
  • Stipends available for poster presentations and academic travel
Procedures
  • Gained hands-on experience performing supervised bedside procedures
  • Performed central venous line placements under direct supervision
  • Conducted paracentesis with real-time guidance and feedback
  • Utilized point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for diagnostic assessments and procedural support
  • Developed proficiency and confidence in essential inpatient procedures through structured training
Daily Essentials
  • Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Access to study rooms and resting areas
Wellness & Community
  • Regular wellness activities to support physical and mental health
  • A supportive educational environment built on strong mentorship, teamwork and continuous professional development
Resident Salary Structure

 Our residency program offers a compensation package designed to support residents throughout their training. Below is the current monthly salary breakdown by post-graduate year (PGY):

PGY 1

Total - Monthly Compensation
$2,900
  • Base Salary  $1,250
  • Beca $1,650

PGY 2

Total - Monthly Compensation
$2,950
  • Base Salary  $1,300
  • Beca $1,650

PGY 3

Total - Monthly Compensation
$3,050
  • Base Salary  $1,400
  • Beca $1,650

PGY 4

Total - Monthly Compensation
$3,150
  • Base Salary  $1,500
  • Beca $1,650
Incentive Bonus
  • In addition to the monthly salary, residents are eligible for a $1,000 incentive bonus. Please contact the program coordinator for details regarding eligibility and disbursement. 
Other benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability (Accident policy with a maximum benefit of $30,000)