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University of Rochester Program

Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$73,424
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4303511071
NRMP Code:
1511430R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
29

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.9
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
8
0
Female Faculty:
25%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
84%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The University of Rochester Radiation Oncology Residency Program provides abundant clinical, educational, and research opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment within the NCI-Designated Wilmot Cancer Institute. Residents will care for a diverse population of patients with various pathologies. We have a robust gynecologic and prostate brachytherapy program that serves patients across many counties. Our program is designed to teach oncologic thinking and professional growth.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,424
PGY-1
$73,424
PGY-2
$77,080
PGY-3
$80,470
PGY-4
$84,359
PGY-5

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Rochester, NY
Metropolitan Area
Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
19,994,379

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
45.3%

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

Nominal Salary
$73,424
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$55,206
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4303511071
NRMP Code:
1511430R0
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
29
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michael T Milano
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/16/2025 - 12/4/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
190

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1511430A0, 1511430R0

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:
Michelle Crary

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.7%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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