Quick Facts

The motto of the University of Rochester, Meliora ("ever better"), symbolizes the continuous change and improvement that have defined the University since its founding in 1850
The University's performance ranks it among the nation's top research universities, yet it is one of the smallest research intensive universities based on enrollment.
The University of Rochester consistently ranks among the top 30 institutions, both public and private, in federal funding for research and development.

The URMC is an integrated academic health center that consists of:
- the School of Medicine and Dentistry, including its faculty practice (University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group)
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- Highland Hospital
- Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
- James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
- School of Nursing
- Eastman Dental Center
- Visiting Nurse Service
- Highlands at Pittsford
URMC has an overall budget of almost $2 billion.
URMC has an integrated administrative structure led by Medical Center CEO Brad Berk, MD, PhD, an integrated budget, and a integrated strategic plan.

The medical school admits 100 students per year. Our students are extremely diverse in background and interests. Integrating cutting-edge, evidence-based medical science and the relationship-centered art of clinical medical practice, our "Double Helix Curriculum" combines basic science and clinical work throughout all four years of medical school.
NIH funding to the School of Medicine and Dentistry during the federal fiscal year ending October 31, 2007 was $159 million, ranking it 25th among the nation's medical schools.
In 2006, the School of Medicine and Dentistry became the first in the country to receive full six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
URMC has 26 residency programs with 531 residents and 42 fellowship programs with 120 fellows.
Almost 400 graduate students are in training to become the basic, translational and clinical investigators of the future.
In 1996, URMC expanded of its research programs in the basic sciences. Nearly $400 million has been invested in facilities, equipment and faculty recruitment, with another $130 million slated to be invested through 2010. Major facility additions include state-of-the-art research space that bring the total research footprint to more than 420,000 square feet.

NIH funding to the School of Medicine and Dentistry exceeds $140 million, ranking it 30th among the nation's medical schools.
In 2006, the School of Medicine and Dentistry became the first in the country to receive full six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
URMC has 26 residency programs with 531 residents and 42 fellowship programs with 120 fellows.
Almost 400 graduate students are in training to become the basic, translational and clinical investigators of the future.
Integrating cutting-edge, evidence-based medical science and the relationship-centered art of clinical medical practice is embodied in the "Double Helix Curriculum," which combines basic science and clinical work throughout all four years of medical school.
In 1996, URMC expanded of its research programs in the basic sciences. Nearly $400 million has been invested in facilities, equipment and faculty recruitment, with another $130 million slated to be invested through 2010. Major facility additions include state-of-the-art research space that bring the total research footprint to more than 420,000 square feet.