University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
The University of Rochester has a large catchment area including surrounding areas of western New York resulting in delivery of care to urban and rural populations. Residents care for a diverse population of people of varying backgrounds. Residents are exposed to high volume obstetrics and robust laparoscopic and robotic training. We are committed to reproductive justice and comprehensive training in complex family planning. Simulation is regularly incorporated into the didactic curriculum.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Courtney Olson-Chen, MD, MSc
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Amy L Keller
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Dept of Ob/Gyn Box 668
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642-8668
1000 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620-9986
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter required
- Letter from a department chair
- 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 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.