University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Rochester Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship is an ACGME-accredited program offering comprehensive training across the full spectrum of neuromuscular disease. Fellows gain experience in adult and pediatric clinics, including MDA, SMA, ALS, Duchenne, and neuropathy care, while receiving advanced training in EMG, neuromuscular ultrasound, single-fiber EMG, and biopsy interpretation. Our multidisciplinary approach, dedicated mentorship, innovative technology, and research opportuni
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Phillip Mongiovi, MD
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lorie Wolfanger
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Box 673
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Mar 1, 2027
Interview Offer Dates
Mar 1, 2027 - May 31, 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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.