About the Family Medicine Residency Program

Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the Family Medicine Residency Program at Borinquen Medical Centers. Please review the requirements before you begin the application process. We participate only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)  https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residency/applying-residencies-eras/ provided by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Emailed or written applications will not be accepted.

NRMP Program’s ID Code
2254120C0

Basic Requirements

1. Eras application.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Personal statement.
4. Three letters of recommendation.
5. Medical school transcripts.
6. Medical school performance evaluation (MSPE) or Dean’s letter.
7. Completion of USMLE Step 1 (or COMLEX part 1) with a passing score before to apply
8. Completion of USMLE Step 2 CK (or COMLEX 2) with passing scores before application. Passing scores must be documented in ERAS prior to the program’s match list submission date.
9. Completion of USMLE Step 3 with passing scores preferable prior to application. Passing scores must be documented in ERAS prior to the program’s match list submission date.
10. Must pass each exam (USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK, Step 3 or COMLEX 1, 2, 3) on the first or second attempt, preferably on the first attempt.
11. Employment authorization document to work in the U.S.
12. Obtain valid ECFMG Certificate for International Medical Graduates.
13. Able to obtain an unrestricted Florida Medical License.
14. Schedule to start orientation in mid-June and prepare to begin work on July 1.
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Interviews 

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview with our Program Director and Core Faculty members. The interview is the most critical aspect of the application process. We would like to know you beyond your ERAS application. This process will also allow you to understand our program and recognize our approach to teaching Family Medicine.

Salary and Benefits for Residents

Borinquen Medical Centers Family Medicine residents are full time employees at Borinquen. This provides for a comprehensive salary and benefits for a resident:

Stipend

PGY1…$60,000.00.

PGY2…$65,000.00.

PGY3…$70,000.00.

Educational Stipend

$800.00 for stipend for CME’s and educational materials each year.

Time off – All residents

Time off per AY: 14 calendar days, 5 sick days, 5 CME days.

Other benefits: include meals in the inpatient rotations, two lab coats each academic year, and insurance (Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, and Life insurance).

Primary Clinical Site

Participating Sites

Affiliations with Medical Schools

Didactic Sessions

Residents have formal didactic teaching conference every Thursday from 12 pm to 3 pm.

In general, the following lectures will occur each month:

• Faculty or resident lecture.
• Pharmacy lecture.
• Journal club. Assigned to PGY2 and PGY3 residents.
• M&M Outpatient and Inpatient case report
• Behavioral Health – Wellbeing curriculum.
• Board review: Residents present Board Review questions in preparation for our In-Training exam and the ABFM board.
• STFM Curriculum is a core family medicine conference planned to cover fundamental curricular topics and presented by a family medicine faculty.
• Hands-on procedures: workshops are scheduled on the 5th Thursday of the month to augment resident acquisition of procedural skills and improve physical examination skills. This didactic includes other training required certification.

In addition, all residents in outpatient rotations at the participating institution are required to attend to Quality Assurance Committee Meetings, QI meetings and projects, and department meetings.