Dr Ramon E Betances Hospital-Mayaguez Medical Center Program
| ACGME number: | 1204200710 | |
| Program Director: | Javier I Lugo de Jesus MD | |
| Address: |
PO BOX 600 Hostos Ave 410 Bo Sabal
Mayaguez, PR 00681-0600 |
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| Phone: | (787) 652-9200 (72565) | |
| Email: | cristina.morales@mayaguezmedical.com | |
| Website: | http://mayaguezmedical.com |
Program Description
Mayaguez Medical Center are happy to announce that on July 1, 2012 they started a Family Medicine Residency Program. Our hospital is located in the western area of Puerto Rico. Our program was approved by the ACGME for three years and our program will have six residents each year. We have a group of well-educated and experiences physicians to create an educational environment and show support to our residents. Our residents will have as a requirement to participate in Scientific Research Project during their three year program; we help and give them the necessary tools to accomplish their goals. The Residents will also be exposed to important areas of patient care such as pediatrics, teens, adult and geriatric medicine. Our goal is to teach the residents to become the best Family Medicine Physician they can be.
Community Setting
- Rural
Top 3 Program Strengths
No strengths provided
Primary Admitting Hospital
Mayaguez Medical Center-Dr. Ramon E. Betances
Length of Program
3 Years
Clinic Funding
No federal or government clinic funding
Positions
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offered: |
PGY-1: 6 |
PGY-2: 6 |
PGY-3: 6 |
| Filled: |
PGY-1: 6 |
PGY-2: 6 |
PGY-3: 6 |
Has Residential Organization
No
Required ICU Rotations
Less than two months
Required General Surgery Rotations
Less than two months
Required Maternity Rotations
Three months
Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided
At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.
Required Pediatrics Rotations
Three months
Offers International Rotations
No
Half Day Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half days |
PGY-1: 2 |
PGY-2: 3 |
PGY-3: 3 |
Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call from home trips to hospital |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: None |
PGY-3: None |
Night Calls Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average In hospital night calls |
PGY-1: None |
PGY-2: q6d |
PGY-3: q6d |
| Night Float |
PGY-1: No |
PGY-2: No |
PGY-3: No |
Has Computer Documentation
Yes
Offers Rural Rotations
No
Has Electronic Health Records
Yes
Primary Admitting Hospital
Mayaguez Medical Center-Dr. Ramon E. Betances
Total Hospital Beds
181
Full Time Doctor Faculty
3
Full Time Other Faculty
1
Full Time Physicians Extender Faculty
0
Total Rotation Hospitals
2
Total Admitting Hospitals
1
Total Family Practice Centers
1
Has Federally Qualified Rotations
No
Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)
| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary |
PGY-1: NA |
PGY-2: NA |
PGY-3: NA |
| Weeks of Vacation |
PGY-1: 4 |
PGY-2: 4 |
PGY-3: 4 |
Benefits
- Liability Insurance
- Meals
- Parking
- Funding for attending conferences
- Disability Insurance
- Time off for conferences
- Sick Leave / Personal Time
- AAFP Membership
Offers Fellowship
No
Fellowship Leads To Post-Graduation
No
Offers Clerkship
Yes