Pediatrics

University of Puerto Rico Program

San Juan, PR · South Atlantic

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Program Director

Ana Garcia-Puebla, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Yarilyz Santiago, MD

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

5 hospitals in San Juan

1
University Pediatric Hospital
San Juan, PR
Primary
2
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
San Juan, PR
Sponsor
3
University District Hospital
San Juan, PR
Participant
4
San Juan City Hospital
San Juan, PR
Participant
5
University of Puerto Rico Hospital at Carolina
Carolina, PR
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK220 – 248

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

84%

US DO

US IMG

26%

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

89%

Out-of-State

16%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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