University of Rochester Medical Center Program
About This Program
Diverse patient population (urban, suburban, rural, diverse economic status) over a 17-county referral area. 6 pediatric nephrologists; Active pediatric transplant program; All dialysis modalities, including CarpeDIEM; Individualized curriculum; Multidiscipline team support - Med/Peds fellowship positions available; Wide array of cultural, recreational, and leisure activities in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of western New York; Low cost of living/short commutes!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
William Varade, MD
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Shelley H Weekes
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Rochester Med Ctr
Div of Ped Nephrology Box 777
601 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14642
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(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 17, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 18, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 17, 2026 - Oct 23, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
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.