University of Rochester Program

Plastic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3623500145
NRMP Code:
1511362C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
5.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
64
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
22.6%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The plastic surgery residency program offers an abundance of clinical material such as craniofacial anomalies, reconstructive microsurgery, cosmetic surgery, hand surgery and general plastic surgery. We offer a robust educational program, with didactic conferences, skills lab sessions and core competency-directed exercises specifically designed to ensure that residents acquire the necessary skills to tackle all clinical scenarios.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Rochester, NY
Metropolitan Area
Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

Population
499K
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
$70,469
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$52,984
Value Rating
Challenging
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3623500145
NRMP Code:
1511362C0STEP
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Clinton Morrison
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/1/2026 - 1/24/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1511362C0

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:
Beth Jocolano
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2
PGY-2:2
PGY-3:2
PGY-4:2
PGY-5:2
PGY-6:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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