Clinical Partnerships

At Ponce Health Sciences University, PHSU, our commitment to excellence in healthcare education is reinforced through strategic clinical partnerships across our locations in Puerto Rico, Missouri, and the British Virgin Islands. These collaborations provide our students with invaluable hands-on experiences, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application in diverse healthcare settings.

Clinical Partnerships by Location

Ponce, Puerto Rico–Main Campus

In Ponce, our students engage with a network of esteemed healthcare institutions, offering a comprehensive range of clinical experiences. These partnerships encompass various specialties, ensuring that students receive well-rounded training that prepares them for diverse medical careers.

St. Louis, Missouri–Campus

Our St. Louis campus has established a significant partnership with Mercy Health, a leading healthcare system in the region. This collaboration allows our Doctor of Medicine (MD) students to complete their third and fourth-year clinical clerkships under the mentorship of experienced medical professionals. Through this partnership, students gain firsthand experience in patient care across multiple specialties, enhancing their clinical competencies and readiness for residency programs.

Additionally, our PsyD in Clinical Psychology program in St. Louis collaborates with local mental health facilities to place students in clinical settings tailored to their career goals and areas of interest. These placements enable students to complete required clinical hours while developing culturally competent and socially sensitive approaches to clinical psychology.

Tortola, British Virgin Islands – International Location

At our international location in Tortola, BVI, we are in the process of establishing clinical partnerships with healthcare facilities in the region. These collaborations aim to provide our MD students with clinical rotation opportunities that reflect the unique healthcare needs and cultural contexts of the Caribbean. Students will have the option to apply for clinical rotations in the U.S. or Puerto Rico, subject to language proficiency and other requirements.