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Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions@psm.edu | (787) 840-2575,
(787) 842-0461 |
Diversity contact (Mrs. Wallesca Rodriguez Millan)
| wrodriguez@psm.edu
| (787) 840-2575 |
Address |
|---|
Ponce Hlth Sci Univ SOM,
Admissions Office,
P.O. Box 7004,
Ponce, PR 00732-7004 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is to provide a world-class, culturally-competent, health sciences education to the population we serve, through innovative adaptive learning environments focused on the success of its students to become ethical practitioner’s and scientists.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
7.8%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
54%
In-state Acceptance Rate
14.8%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
40.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2.1%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
84%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
403 | MD, BS/MD | 30% | 3% | 12% | 3% |
Sex
Females
52%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
92%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$234,002
Selection Factors
- Academic achievement
- MCAT scores
- Recommendation letters
- And personal interviews
- Interviews are used to determine the motivation and character of the applicants.
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.65 | 3.53 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.70 | 3.54 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.57 | 3.40 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
499 | 125 | 123 | 126 | 125 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
498 | 125 | 123 | 125 | 125 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
501 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 126 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,6
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 30, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): May 28, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
25 | 40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
15%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Admissions Office, PO BOX 7004, Ponce P.R. 00732-7004 | $85 | January 31, 2021 |
Interview Data (67 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
October | Interviews are performed as individual or in groups. Two interviewers will asses candidates. The candidates experiences in research, MD shadowing, community and volunteer work are emphasized. | 30-45 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
57%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
51%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
67%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
45%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
35%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
0%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions@sanjuanbautista.edu | (787) 743-3038,
(787) 746-3093 |
Diversity contact (Ms Ada Cortez)
| acortez@sanjuanbautista.edu | (787) 743-3038 |
Address |
|---|
San Juan Bautista SOM,
Admissions Office,
Caguas, PR 00725 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
We are committed to educating a diverse generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduates will have the knowledge, skills, values and competence to pursue career options in medicine, deliver high quality care, and conduct clinical research. The school’s special interest is centered on community health, conducting research on translational community medicine, and on graduating physicians who are responsive to the health needs of underserved and medically vulnerable populations.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
6.1%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate
9.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
23.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
34.5%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
284 | NA | 41% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
Sex
Females
56%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
82%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$118,409
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.65 | 3.52 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.69 | 3.54 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.54 | 3.35 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
498 | 125 | 123 | 125 | 125 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
497 | 125 | 123 | 125 | 125 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
500 | 125 | 124 | 125 | 126 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): January 30, 2021
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): June 30, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
50-100 | 10% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
19%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (54 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
November | Four (4) Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) stations and a one-to-one personal interview constitutes the San Juan Bautista format of interview. | 30 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
68%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
54%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
48%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
28%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
44%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
2%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | edllian.lopez@uccaribe.edu | (787) 798-3001,
(787) 269-7550 |
Diversity contact (Omar Pérez-Del Pilar Ph.D.)
| omar.perez@uccaribe.edu | (787) 798-3001 |
Address |
|---|
Univ Central Caribe Sch of Med,
Office of Admissions,
School of Medicine,
Bayamon, PR 00960-6032 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
The mission of the UCC-SOM is to form competent diverse health professionals with an excellent academic preparation within a humanistic and holistic framework. Our guiding principle is to ensure that our graduates possess a strong sense of professionalism and commitment to their social duties and to service to Puerto Rico and Hispanic communities in the mainland.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
8.1%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
51%
In-state Acceptance Rate
13.2%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
39.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
44.4%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
339 | MD | 26% | 2.6% | 6.6% | 0% |
Sex
Females
53%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
83%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$189,135
Selection Factors
- Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English
- Lectures may be in either language
- Spanish is the Predominant language of the institution
- Undergraduate academic record
- Overall GPA and science GPA
- Performance in all areas of the MCAT
- Community services
- Research and others experiences
- Results of a personal interview
- Letters of recommendation
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.77 | 3.66 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.77 | 3.69 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.70 | 3.61 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
499 | 125 | 123 | 126 | 125 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
499 | 125 | 123 | 126 | 125 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
502 | 125 | 127 | 125 | 127 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): January 15, 2021
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): June 30, 2020
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100 | 20-30% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
16%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $200 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (38 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Every November | Mini multiple Interviews. | 45 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
55%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
55%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
76%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
41%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
31%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
48%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
11%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | maribel.ortiz5@upr.edu | (787) 758-2525,
(787) 282-7117 |
Diversity contact (Dra. Enid J. Garcia)
| enid.garcia3@upr.edu
| (787) 758-2525 |
Address |
|---|
University of Puerto Rico SOM,
Central Admissions Office,
University of Puerto Rico,
San Juan, PR 00936-5067 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
Provide quality education for diverse and competent biomedical sciences researchers and physicians with the scientific, professional and ethical knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to provide excellent health services, with empathy and humanism, at the forefront of technology. Generate new knowledge through biomedical, clinical, translational and community research to promote and seek solutions to local and global health problems. Provide quality inter-professional health care services while contributing to the formulation of public policy in health sciences and education in Puerto Rico.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
16.7%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
80.6%
In-state Acceptance Rate
25.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
64.3%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.6%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
0%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
468 | MD, MD/JD | 22% | 1.8% | 5.5% | NA |
Sex
Females
49%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
71%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
NA
Selection Factors
- Since the UPR-SOM is a state-supported institution
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are legal residents of Puerto Rico
- Academic performance
- MCAT scores
- Recommendations of instructors
- Attitudinal and other personality factors assessed in personal interviews
- Extracurricular activities
- And any other pertinent information
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.77 | 3.68 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.77 | 3.69 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.72 | 3.51 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 126 | 125 | 127 | 126 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
503 | 126 | 125 | 126 | 126 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
508 | 127 | 129 | 127 | 127 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2, 4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): December 08, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): March 15, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
20 | 10% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
13%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | Online RCM Central Admissions Office | $30 | January 4st 2020 |
Interview Data (59 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
November | 1:1 format | 45 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
47%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
53%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
45%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
33%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
39%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
43%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
0%
