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About Ponce School of Medicine

Overview​

The Ponce School of Medicine is a 4-year MD-granting program that welcomed their charter class in 1981. Ponce has a traditional curriculum, with the first two years being pre-clinical, focused on the basic sciences. Third- and fourth-year students complete clerkships and electives before graduating. Students can participate in over 30 student organizations on the Ponce Health Sciences Campus. Students also take part in community initiatives and activities.

To educate bilingual ethical professionals who provide compassionate, culturally competent health care and generate high impact research to reduce health disparities in the populations we serve in Puerto Rico and the US, through high quality education in a diverse environment.

To be recognized as a world leader in the delivery of bilingual culturally-competent medical education.

Ponce School of Medicine Details

1981

First Class

90

Class Size

$36,260

In-State Tuition

$60,000

Out-Of State Tuition

living

Campus:

Walkability Score:

59**

Climate:

  • - Annual High Temp: 84°F
  • - Annual Low Temp: 74°F

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