University of Rochester Program

Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$73,424
PGY1 Salary
71.4%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3803588127
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

James Anthony Tacci
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
20/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
15
Non-Physician Staff:
29
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
20%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
90%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The overall aim of the two-year residency curriculum is the comprehensive education and training of the general preventive medicine/public health practitioner and to also provide the opportunity to obtain a solid experience in providing preventive medical care.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$73,424
PGY-1
$73,424
PGY-2
$77,080
PGY-3
00

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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:
3803588127
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
James Anthony Tacci
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/1/1970 - 12/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/16/2025 - 2/6/2026
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
1511380R0, 1511380A0

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:
Annie Majoka
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
71.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
14.3%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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