University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program enables residents to care for diverse populations in rural, suburban, and urban settings. We foster a supportive learning environment emphasizing resident autonomy, bedside teaching, and holistic, team-based care. Highlights include a 6+2 ambulatory block schedule, communication coaching, health systems curriculum, community outreach, and POCUS training. Personalized electives and specialized tracks are available, including med ed, research, procedures, digital health, and advocacy.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Amy E Blatt, MD
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Krista R Pike
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Dept of Med Box MED
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
1000 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620-9986
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 24, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.