Ponce Health Sciences University
The Ponce Health Sciences University Dermatology residency in Ponce, 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.
About the program
Three-year ACGME-accredited dermatology residency at Ponce Health Sciences University with three positions per year. Training covers general, pediatric, cosmetic and procedural dermatology, dermatopathology and advanced dermatologic surgery. Its mission centres on training culturally competent dermatologists and reducing disparities among underserved Puerto Rico populations. Rotations include inpatient consults, dermatopathology, cosmetics/laser/nails, Mohs and advanced procedural surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, complex and pediatric dermatology. Applicants must complete a PGY-1 and hold a Puerto Rico license.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mission is reducing dermatologic disparities in underserved Puerto Rican populations: connect your community-health or service background to this
- Applicants must read and speak both Spanish and English and hold a Puerto Rico medical license (or provisional): be ready to show Spanish proficiency and licensing plans
- Dedicated rotations in dermatopathology, cosmetics/laser/nails, Mohs and advanced surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and pediatrics: ask how time is allocated across them
- Curriculum is aligned with American Board of Dermatology requirements, with weekly didactics, noon conferences and CME Grand Rounds: ask about board preparation results
- Residents are encouraged to attend and present at the AAD Annual Meeting: bring scholarly work and ask about conference support
- Program director's background is in complex inflammatory skin disease and psoriasis clinical trials: ask about resident research opportunities in those areas
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Samuel Sanchez-Rivera, MD, FAAD
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
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
How do I apply to the Ponce Health Sciences University 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 Ponce Health Sciences University Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Ponce Health Sciences University Dermatology residency offer?
The directory records 3 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Ponce Health Sciences University 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.