Dr. Anne Nofziger is an Associate Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her MD from Indiana University School of Medicine, followed by Family Medicine residency and serving as Chief Resident at the University of Rochester. She joined the Family Medicine faculty in 2000, as the medical school planned for major curricular reform. Dr. Nofziger has directed the School’s multi-modal phase assessment program until 2011, and served as director of the medical school's Primary Care Clerkship until 2020. Current roles include Associate Dean for Advising in the medical school, director of the Dean’s Teaching Fellowship for mid-career faculty at URSMD, and director of junior faculty affairs in the department of Family Medicine. Her academic interests include formation of clinical competence and professionalism, advancing equity in medical education, individualizing mentorship for students and junior faculty, communication coaching, and comprehensive outpatient primary care.

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Family Medicine (SMD)

Assoc Dean/Student Advising - Offices of Medical Education (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Family Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2005 - 2007

Residency, Family Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1997 - 2000

Internship, Family Medicine, Highland Hospital of Rochester. 1996 - 1997

Education

MD | Indiana University School of Medicine-Indianapolis. 1996

Awards

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation award. 2019

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation award. 2018

UR Nominee: Humanism in Medicine Award. 2018

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation award. 2017

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation award. 2016

Innovations in Medical Education Award for Addressing Disparities in Healthcare inter-professional course. 2016

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation award. 2015

Developing From Within: Exploring and Enhancing Choices for Mid-Career Women in Academic Medicine. 2014 - 2015

Diversity Grant to attend the 2013 AAMC 2013 Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar. 2013

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation Award. 2012

Faculty Development Grant to attend the Harvard Macy Institute. 2011

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation Award. 2011

Faculty Address, White Coat Ceremony for Matriculating Students. 2010

Faculty Marshal, Commencement (by request of graduating class). 2010

Family Medicine Faculty Appreciation Award. 2010

George Engel and John Romano Dean's Teaching Fellowship. 2005 - 2007

Alpha Omega Alpha. 1995

Publications

Journal Articles

Impact of peer assessment on the professional development of medical students: a qualitative study.

Nofziger AC, Naumburg EH, Davis BJ, Mooney CJ, Epstein RM

Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2010 January 85 (1):140-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Further challenges in measuring communication skills: accounting for actor effects in standardised patient assessments.

Lurie SJ, Mooney CJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum SC, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2008 July 42 (7):662-8. Epub 05/23/2008.

Changes in self-perceived abilities among male and female medical students after the first year of clinical training.

Lurie SJ, Meldrum S, Nofziger AC, Sillin LF, Mooney CJ, Epstein RM

Medical teacher.. 2007 November 29 (9):921-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Relationship between peer assessment during medical school, dean's letter rankings, and ratings by internship directors.

Lurie SJ, Lambert DR, Nofziger AC, Epstein RM, Grady-Weliky TA

Journal of general internal medicine.. 2007 January 22 (1):13-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Effects of rater selection on peer assessment among medical students.

Lurie SJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum S, Mooney C, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2006 November 40 (11):1088-97. Epub 1900 01 01.

Temporal and group-related trends in peer assessment amongst medical students.

Lurie SJ, Nofziger AC, Meldrum S, Mooney C, Epstein RM

Medical education.. 2006 September 40 (9):840-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

In response to "medical students' views on peer assessment of professionalism".

Nofziger AC, Lurie SJ, Epstein RM

Journal of general internal medicine.. 2006 April 21 (4):398-9; author reply 399. Epub 1900 01 01.

Peer assessment of professional competence: feasibility and outcomes with undergraduate medical students.

Dannefer EF; Henson LC; Grady-Weliky TA; Meldrum SC; Barclay C; Nofziger AC; Epstein RM.

Medical Education. 2005; 39(7): 713-22.

Comprehensive assessment of professional competence: the Rochester experiment.

Epstein RM, Dannefer EF, Nofziger AC, Hansen JT, Schultz SH, Jospe N, Connard LW, Meldrum SC, Henson LC

Teaching and learning in medicine.. 2004 16 (2):186-96. Epub 1900 01 01.

Beyond the OSCE: Comprehensive Assessment of Professional Competence

Epstein,R; Henson, L; Schultz, S; Nofziger, A; Hansen, J; Courtney, MA; Dannefer, E; Jospe, N; Connard, L; Hundert, E.

JGIM. 2002; 93(7).

Training in a Collaborative Context.

Harkness, JL; Nofziger, A.

Families, Systems & Health. 1998; 16(4): 443-450.

Incorporating Medical Student Documentation into the Billable Encounter: A Pragmatic Approach to Implementation of the 2018 CMS Rule Revision"

Blatt, A; Nofziger, A; Levy, P.

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Books

Guidebook for Clerkship Directors (2019)

Chapter: Educational Scholarship

Authors: Christopher J. Mooney, Sarah E. Peyre, Anne C. Nofziger

Publisher: Gegensatz Press, Syracuse, NY 2019

The 5-Minute Clinical Consult (2007)

Chapter: Sideroblastic Anemia

Authors: Nofziger, AC

Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins 2007

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

5.0

The care provider is always supportive and provides the information I need.

Jan 30, 2024

Good

Dec 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor which I've had for many years. Helped me with my desire to lose weight.

Dec 04, 2023

5.0

I have never had a primary care provider that is so kind, professional and willing to take the time to listen to my concerns.

Nov 29, 2023

5.0

My provider is wonderful. The most important point is I have been going to the same doctor for many years now which I feel is important instead of getting a new doctor every few years.

Sep 15, 2023

5.0

I was very happy with my doctor for this visit. She took the time I needed and explained everything in such a helpful way.

Aug 21, 2023

5.0

I saw Dr Nofzinger for this last visit, she is my primary care doctor. She always takes her time to evaluate and explain my condition!

Jul 28, 2023

4.6

Dr. Nofziger is wonderful! I'm glad she's my doctor.

Jul 26, 2023

Dr. Nofziger is always very attentive and answers any questions I may have. Excellent doctor.

Apr 26, 2023

5.0

Very pleased with Dr. Nofziger. She listened to my concerns and we decided on a game plan to address my issues.

Oct 17, 2022

I appreciated the time spent talking to my doctor about my health concerns. She took me seriously and offered me assistance.

Sep 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nofziger has always provided excellent care

Aug 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nofziger is wonderful! I feel lucky to have her as my doctor.

Jul 28, 2022

5.0

I requested her because I knew she'd be respectful and knowledgeable. She always is and she's incredibly friendly.

Jun 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nofziger is a wonderful care provider. She is kind and compassionate, a great listener, and has excellent communication skills. I trust her judgement and care.

May 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Nofziger is consistently great!

Apr 06, 2022