University of Rochester Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Rochester, NY(Rochester, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
42
Positions
#63
Specialty Rank
$70,469
PGY1 Salary
5.9%
IMG %
#63
Surgery Ranking
83rd Percentile
Top 17% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4403521240
- NRMP Code:
- 1511440P2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 70
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 68
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 81
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 32.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 12%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our general surgery program offers a robust clinical experience of a tertiary medical center. The program is unique in our support for research for those interested while not requiring everyone to take years out. Our graduates have found success in many fellowship matches, but a small minority do go into general surgery practice. We prepare our residents well for their careers and we do so in a supportive, collaborative environment.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
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:
- 4403521240
- NRMP Code:
- 1511440P2
- Total Positions:
- 42
- Interviews:
- 70
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Yanjie
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/30/2026 - 1/21/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 225
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 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1511440C0, 1511440P2
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:
- Amy Mills
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 225
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 5.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 2.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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