About University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is a Public university located in San Juan, Puerto Rico (United States of America). It was established in 1950. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English / Spanish with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (San Juan, PR). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$42,165 (Out-of-State Rate)
Total Course Fees$168,660 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$10,500 (San Juan Cost of Living)
Living Cost / Month$1,250
Other Charges$6,000 (Insurance, Lab fees, Books)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Average: 504)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.90
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineDecember 1 (AMCAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Average: 504)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.90
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats100
Student–Faculty Ratio2:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (University Hospital Puerto Rico)
Hospital Bed Capacity300+ (Varies by core site)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Early clinical skills in Years 1-2)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (University Hospital Puerto Rico)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 5+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 300+ (Varies by core site)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo specific Indian hostel
International Student OfficeYES (Student Affairs Office)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Available in town (limited on campus)
- Indian Hostel: No specific Indian hostel
- International Student Office: YES (Student Affairs Office)
- Language Training Provided: Yes (Medical Spanish courses)