Application Process

Application to Residency Program

The Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program selects the best qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, creed, color, national origin, handicap, or age. The selection process focuses on information supplied in the application package and a personal interview. The deadline for applications is November 1.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology only accepts electronically submitted application packages through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Application material may be obtained through the Dean's office at your medical school.

Residency Application Requirements

A complete application package (all transmitted through ERAS) should include the following items:

ERAS application form
Personal statement
Dean's letter—Your Dean's letter should describe your academic record, your relative standing in the class, and your performance on the clinical services.
Scholastic accomplishments
Medical school attended
USMLE scores—Please contact the USMLE and authorize release of your scores to the program.
Three letters of recommendation (in addition to the Dean's letter)—These letters should come from three faculty members, at least one from the Department of Ob/Gyn.
Recent photograph (optional)

A personal interview is also required for consideration of candidacy. See Interview Information.

International Medical Graduates

International medical graduates should contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) for application materials and eligibility requirements. ECFMG may be contacted at:

ECFMG-ERAS Program
P.O. Box 13467
Philadelphia, PA 19104-3467 U.S.A.
www.ecfmg.org

Internship Appointments

Candidates for internship are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for appointments beginning on June 16, 2008.

Contact Information

We will be using email to communicate with applicants, so we ask that you check your email frequently.

Questions should be directed to:

Melanie Page, Residency Coordinator
University of Rochester Medical Center
Strong Memorial Hospital
Residency Education Program
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 668
Rochester, NY 14642

Phone: (585) 275-3733
Email: melanie_page@urmc.rochester.edu