University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
URMC Pathology Residency offers dynamic, personalized AP/CP, AP3 and CP3 subspecialty training with diverse electives including community rotations and an optional funded research year-out. Highlights include a PGY-1 bootcamp, robust case volume, 10 fellowships, abundant teaching/research opportunities, and strong mentorship. Residents thrive in a supportive environment in vibrant, affordable Rochester, NY and graduate into top fellowships, academic positions, private practice, and industry.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Linda Schiffhauer, MD
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Leslie Antinarella
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Box 626
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
740 E Henrietta Rd
Rochester, NY 14623
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
- 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 10 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
Dec 4, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2026 - Dec 4, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.