University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
We offer trainees a comprehensive understanding of the clinical & research components of pediatric hematology/oncology. We serve a population of >1.5 million, providing our fellows opportunities to study the full range of hematologic & oncologic diseases. The institution has great depth in areas of scholarship, including basic, translational & clinical science, but also provides unique opportunities in collaboration with graduate programs.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Horan, MD, BA
University of Rochester
Primary Program Contact
Kelly J McNamara, MA
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
University of Rochester
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
601 Elmwood Ave Box 777
Rochester, NY 14642-0001
1425 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621-3095
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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 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
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 28, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 27, 2026 - Nov 19, 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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
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.