Puerto Rico Rotations

Institution: University of Puerto Rico
Preceptor(s): Jorge Falcon, MD
Address: Hospital de la Universidad de Puerto Rico
Department of Emergency Medicine
P.O. Box 29207
San Juan, PR 00929
Phone: 787-757-1800 Ext. 644 Fax: 787-750-0930
Email: jfalconc@gmail.com
Presence of EM: Yes
Rotation Length: 2 or 4 weeks
Starting Dates: Individualized
Months Available: All year
Rotation Shift Schedule: 12 hour shifts, 4 days, 3 nights
Type of Hospital: Community - University
Patient Volume: 56,400
Patient Variety: Excellent patient mixing
EMS Opportunity: Ambulance: No Helicopter: No
Housing Available/Cost: No
Student Conferences: Weekly academic activity
Reading Material: Provided
Exams Required: No
Prerequisites: Limited to 4th year medical students
Malpractice Provided: No
Special Opportunities:
Other Unique Opportunities: Spanish speaking patients and staff , excellent mixing..