University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
University of Rochester Epilepsy Center is a life-span epilepsy training program which provides exposure to patients undergoing EEG monitoring and epilepsy care/assessment from the first days of life to the end of adult lifespan. We specialize in the care of patients with complex and rare epilepsy syndromes and those with epilepsies requiring surgical management and neuromodulation. We have nationally recognized program for diagnosis & management of functional neurologic disorders.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Patrick John Rooney, MD
University of Rochester Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Lori Freier, MD
Strong Epilepsy Center
Locations
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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 from a department chair
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 2, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 27, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 8, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-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.