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University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Neurology 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
1803531082
Program director
Colleen Tomcik
Location
Rochester, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
554
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 554 applications and invited about 16.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurology program has 20%. 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed14%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
16.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White69%
  • Asian25%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Colleen Tomcik
Program coordinator
Clara Vigelette
Coordinator phone
(585) 275-2545
Sponsoring institution
University of Rochester Medical Center

Department of Neurology 601 Elmwood Avenue, PO Box 673 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?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program received 554 applications and interviewed about 16.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Rochester Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 12%.

Where is University of Rochester Medical Center Program located?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology 601 Elmwood Avenue, PO Box 673 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 Colleen Tomcik. The program coordinator, Clara Vigelette, is the usual contact for application questions.

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