Doctor of Medicine

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Overview

Ponce Health Sciences University's MD program is a 4-year program with emphasis in culturally competent medical education. The first two years build a foundation of basic sciences integrated with early clinical experiences. Years 3 and 4 consist of core clinical clerkships followed by advanced specialty rotations including pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, psychiatry, and surgery.

Duration

4 Years

Mode

In-Person

Tuition

$48,675/ yr Resident

$75,960/yr Non-Resident

Languages

English

Spanish

Start Date: June 15, 2026

Objectives

Medical Knowledge

Medical knowledge involves understanding biomedical, clinical, and socio-behavioral sciences to diagnose, manage, and prevent diseases, applying principles of physiology, pathogenesis...

Patient Care

Students must be able to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for the promotion of health and for the treatment of health problems.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

Students must demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective interchange of information and collaboration with patients, their families and health professionals.

Practice-Based Learning & Improvement

Students must be able to investigate and evaluate their care of patients, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence and continuously improve patient care based on constant self-evaluation and life-long learning.

Systems-Based Practice

Students must demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Professionalism

Students must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.

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