University of Rochester Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
86
Positions
#604
Specialty Rank
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
3.5%
IMG %
#604
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403511313
- NRMP Code:
- 1511140C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 86
- Interviews:
- 299
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 385
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 23
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 35
- Female Faculty:
- 40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program enables residents to care for diverse populations in rural, suburban, and urban settings. We foster a supportive learning environment emphasizing resident autonomy, bedside teaching, and holistic, team-based care. Highlights include a 6+2 ambulatory block schedule, communication coaching, health systems curriculum, community outreach, and POCUS training. Personalized electives and specialized tracks are available, including med ed, research, procedures, digital health, and advocacy.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,469
PGY-1
$73,424
PGY-2
$77,080
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 133(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $751K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.8K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $51K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 47.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.7000000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 18.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
14.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1403511313
- NRMP Code:
- 1511140C0
- Total Positions:
- 86
- Interviews:
- 299
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amy E Blatt
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 1/12/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1511140C1, 1511140P0, 1511140C0, 1511140M0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
- Contact Person:
- Krista R Pike
- Contact Email:
- krista_pike@urmc.rochester.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 31
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:31PGY-2:28PGY-3:27
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.7%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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