University of Rochester Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
41
Positions
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2603521031
- NRMP Code:
- 1511260C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Clinical Training Highlights-Level I Trauma Center Experience - Community-Based Practice, High-Volume Outpatient Surgery and Extensive Clinical Exposure - Resident Education & Curriculum-Comprehensive Didactic, Special Electives, Hands-On Training - Research Opportunities-Musculoskeletal Research Center, Protected Research Time - Other-No outside rotations required, Faculty Mentors, Resident Retreat, Loupes, Book Stipend, Opportunity to participate in local sports team coverage -
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
6 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,469
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 2603521031
- NRMP Code:
- 1511260C1
- Total Positions:
- 41
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Susan Mc
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2026 - 1/30/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1511260C1, 1511260C0
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:
- Bonnie Schuster
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:9PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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