University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Rochester, NYLast Updated: 3/20/2026

About This Program

Clinical Training Highlights-Level I Trauma Center Experience - Community-Based Practice, High-Volume Outpatient Surgery and Extensive Clinical Exposure - Resident Education & Curriculum-Comprehensive Didactic, Special Electives, Hands-On Training - Research Opportunities-Musculoskeletal Research Center, Protected Research Time - Other-No outside rotations required, Faculty Mentors, Resident Retreat, Loupes, Book Stipend, Opportunity to participate in local sports team coverage -

Program Length

6 Years

First Year Positions

8 Positions

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2025

Avg Work Hours

70 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$70K-$84K

15-20 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Susan McDowell, MD
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Bonnie Schuster
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr

[email protected]
(585) 602-2560
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/18/2025

Program ID: 2603521031

Locations

Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedics Box 665
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Rochester Medical Center

601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642

Participant Locations

Highland Hospital of Rochester

1000 South Ave
Rochester, NY 14620-9986

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

96 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

12:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 1511260C1, 1511260C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Data not provided by program

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

20%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (45)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 0

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

70 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Other for 4 week(s)

Year 2 - Other for 6 week(s)

Year 3 - Other for 2 week(s)

NGO

Year 4 - N/A

NGO

Year 5 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s8

PGY-2s8

PGY-3s9

PGY-4s8

PGY-5s8

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2025

NOV8

Interview Period Starts

Nov 8, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026

2027 - 2028

NOV1

Application Due

Nov 1, 2026

NOV14

Interview Period Starts

Nov 14, 2026 - Jan 30, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

25%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required (6 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$70K-$84K

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1

$70,469

PGY-2

$73,424

PGY-3

$77,080

PGY-4

$80,470

PGY-5

$84,359

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15-20

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

60 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Rochester, NY

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Rochester Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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