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Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by Rochester Regional Health.

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About Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program

ACGME code
1403531527
Program director
Khalid Abdel-Gadir
Location
Rochester, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
4,201
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
94%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by Rochester Regional Health. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,201 applications and invited about 3.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 94% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates2%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs88%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White14%
  • Asian41%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Khalid Abdel-Gadir
Program coordinator
Tracy Scholze
Coordinator phone
(585) 723-7701
Program phone
(585) 368-4800
Sponsoring institution
Rochester Regional Health

Unity Hospital Department of Medicine 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626 Open in Google Maps

Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 94% of residents at Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program offer?

Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program offers 16 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program?

Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program received 4,201 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program located?

Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program is located at Unity Hospital Department of Medicine 1555 Long Pond Road Rochester, NY 14626. Its sponsoring institution is Rochester Regional Health.

Who is the program director of Rochester Regional Health/Unity Internal Medicine Program?

The program director is Khalid Abdel-Gadir. The program coordinator, Tracy Scholze, is the usual contact for application questions.

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