FAQs
To help address commonly asked questions, we have compiled the following list. If you need more information, please contact Krista Pike, our Residency Coordinator, at (585) 275-3274.
- What is the deadline for application?
- December 15th. Late applications make scheduling interviews difficult, and most applicants will have submitted their applications by early November.
- Does your program include the preliminary year?
- Yes! The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program is a four-year categorical program in PM&R that includes PGY1.
- When and how does your program notify applicants about interviews?
- Anytime between October and December the Program will send an email to invite an applicant for an interview.
- Do you accept Foreign Medical Graduates?
- Yes, we accept international graduates who satisfy our application criteria. In addition, the NRMP requires applicants participating in the Match to possess ECFMG certification or eligibility which includes passing Parts 1 and 2 CS and CK of the USMLE.
- What type of visa do you accept?
- The University of Rochester training programs accept only J-1 visas sponsored through the ECFMG.
- What are your USMLE score requirements?
- A passing score on USMLE Step 1 is required before an interview will be granted. There is no specific cutoff passing score; applicants are considered based on merit on an individual basis.
- Do you have a graduation cutoff date?
- Graduation from medical school should be within the last three to five years.
- Do you require clinical experience in the United States?
- No. If you do have US clinical experience, please include this in your application information.
- Does your program offer a pre-match?
- No. We do not offer pre-match positions.
- How many positions are available through the Match?
- We have three PGY1 positions available in the Match.
- How many people apply to your program?
- We receive approximately 350 to 400 applications per year.
