University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Public Health and General Preventive 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
3803588127
Program director
James Tacci
Location
Rochester, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
77
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
24.4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is a university Based Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Rochester, New York, sponsored by University of Rochester Medical Center.

In the latest application cycle the program received 77 applications and invited about 35.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine interview rate of 37.9%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 24.4% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research, rural and women's health 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
  • Application deadline

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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: interviewed37%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed33%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed32%
Interview rate
35.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates58%
  • US DO graduates18%

Contact and location

Program director
James Tacci
Program coordinator
Annie Majoka
Coordinator phone
(585) 275-7882
Sponsoring institution
University of Rochester Medical Center

265 Crittenden Blvd, Box 420644 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 24.4% of residents at University of Rochester Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Rochester Medical Center Program?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program received 77 applications and interviewed about 35.1% of applicants. The typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program interviews about 37.9%.

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 Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

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 37%.

Where is University of Rochester Medical Center Program located?

University of Rochester Medical Center Program is located at 265 Crittenden Blvd, Box 420644 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 James Tacci. The program coordinator, Annie Majoka, is the usual contact for application questions.

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