Ponce Health Sciences University Program

The Dermatology Residency Program at Ponce Health Sciences University, affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine, is designed to enable physicians to excel in diagnosing and treating skin diseases. They aim to support residents in meeting the requirements for the American Board of Dermatology examination while emphasizing personal and professional development. The program also focuses on creating highly skilled dermatologists with a patient-centric approach, research proficiency, and a commitment to ongoing education.

Application to the program must be made through the ERAS system by November 30 of the application year. The deadline for the application itself is December 1st. Eligible applicants must have graduated from a LCME-approved medical school in the USA or Canada, completed the NRMP application form, and provided necessary documentation including examination results, letters of recommendation, and evidence of completion of a first year of post-graduate medical education. Proficiency in both Spanish and English is required for all applicants.

The program offers elective opportunities for rotating students and residents throughout the year, encouraging future applicants to complete a rotation in their department before applying. They also state that they do not discriminate based on various factors including race, ethnicity, sex, age, or sexual orientation. Foreign-born international medical graduates must hold a J-1 or H-1B visa, while domestic and foreign medical school applicants must meet the requirements of the Graduate Medical Education office.

For further details or to contact the Department of Dermatology at the program, you can reach out to them at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine's Medical Sciences Campus in San Juan, Puerto Rico.