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University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center.

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About University of Rochester Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1403511313
Program director
Amy Blatt
Location
Rochester, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
2,093
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,093 applications and invited about 15.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% 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. The program offers primary care and research tracks.

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
27
Interview rate
15.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White58%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Amy Blatt
Program coordinator
Krista Pike
Coordinator phone
(585) 275-2874
Program phone
(585) 275-7810
Sponsoring institution
University of Rochester Medical Center

Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Medicine 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box MED Rochester, NY 14642 Open in Google Maps

University of Rochester Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Rochester Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Rochester Medical Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Rochester Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Rochester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Rochester Medical Center Program offer?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program offers 27 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 27 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program received 2,093 applications and interviewed about 15.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Rochester Medical Center 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 University of Rochester Medical Center Program located?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is located at Strong Memorial Hospital Department of Medicine 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box MED Rochester, NY 14642. Its sponsoring institution is University of Rochester Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

The program director is Amy Blatt. The program coordinator, Krista Pike, is the usual contact for application questions.

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