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University of Rochester Medical Center Program

Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Rochester, NY
4
Positions
100.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4603521067
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
75
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
Non-Physician Staff:
7
0
Female Faculty:
8.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program's mission is to educate and develop confident, capable, and autonomous Cardiothoracic surgeons and advance the practice of Cardiothoracic Surgery through teaching state of the art, compassionate, patient-centered care. The University of Rochester has robust clinical programs in Adult and Pediatric Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery and is the leader in CT surgery in Upstate New York with a strong focus in minimally invasive approaches to all aspects of cardiothoracic disease.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$87,938
PGY-1

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4603521067
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1511461F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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