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Medical Schools in Puerto Rico (US territory)

2 schools in this registry for Puerto Rico (US territory). Clinical years are often completed outside the country where basic sciences are taught.

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At a glance

Schools in registry
2
Accreditor present
LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education)
Last registry check
2026-11-03

Verification dates reflect when this registry last confirmed the status against agency primary sources — not a school marketing date. Methodology.

Schools in Puerto Rico (US territory)

Leading status plus a WFME-recognised accreditor row when present, and Title IV as recorded.

SchoolLeading statusWFME-recognised accreditorTitle IV
Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineLCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) AccreditedSee profileYes
University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineLCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) AccreditedSee profileYes

Who regulates medical education in Puerto Rico (US territory)?

Puerto Rico MD programs typically sit closer to U.S. accreditation/Title IV contexts than offshore Caribbean private schools — verify per school.

Puerto Rico (U.S. territory) schools in this registry include the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and Ponce Health Sciences University. These programs sit in a different regulatory context than most Caribbean offshore MD schools — often closer to U.S. LCME / Title IV pathways. Confirm accreditation body, language of instruction, and residency match expectations on each school's official disclosures rather than assuming offshore-Caribbean rules.

Living and studying in Puerto Rico (US territory)

As a U.S. territory, entry rules for U.S. citizens differ from foreign-island visas — confirm for your nationality. Hurricane Maria demonstrated storm risk; check campus continuity plans. Living costs vary between San Juan and Ponce.

This registry does not publish dollar cost-of-living tables — use each school's cost-of-attendance disclosure and official immigration sites for figures that affect your budget.

FAQ for applicants looking at Puerto Rico (US territory)

Are all medical schools in Puerto Rico (US territory) accredited the same way?

No. Each school has its own agency rows on this registry. A country label is not an accreditation decision — open every school profile.

Does studying in Puerto Rico (US territory) mean clinical years stay there?

Often not. Many Caribbean MD programs teach basic sciences on-island and complete clinical clerkships in the United States or elsewhere — check each school's clinical notes.

Is Title IV the same for every school in Puerto Rico (US territory)?

No. Title IV participation is per school (and sometimes per campus). Use the Title IV column above and confirm on studentaid.gov.

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