Application Information

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system only, beginning in September.

• Interested applicants should submit a complete application and at least four letters of recommendation
• We accept USMLE and/or COMLEX exam scores
• We participate in geographic signaling
• We accept J-1 Visas

For additional details, see Applicant Eligibility Requirements.

Letters of Recommendation 

The purpose of letters of recommendation are to give us a sense of what you are like to work with in a clinical setting. To get a well-rounded idea of you, we ask for four letters of recommendation:

1. Departmental letter from Internal Medicine – Summarizing your rotations in Internal Medicine, usually written by the Clerkship Director. 
2. Departmental letter from Pediatrics – Summarizing your rotations in Pediatrics, usually written by the Clerkship Director.
3. Attending letter from an Internal Medicine clinical setting – This should be written by an Internal Medicine or Med-Peds physician.  We will also accept letters from other physicians who have worked directly with you in a clinical setting.
4. Attending letter from a Pediatric clinical setting – This should be written by a Pediatrician or Med-Peds physician.  We will also accept letters from other physicians who have worked directly with you in a clinical setting.

2025 Interview Dates

• October 15, 2025
• October 22, 2025
• October 29, 2025
• November 5, 2025
• November 12, 2025
• November 19, 2025
• November 25, 2025
• December 3, 2025
• December 10, 2025
• December 17, 2025

Interview Information

We are following the recommendations of the MedPeds Program Director Association and holding virtual only interviews this year that include:

• Pre-interview mingles to speak with current residents
• Interviews with program directors and faculty
• An informational session and wrap-up with the program director

Need More Information?

If you have any questions, please email MedPed@urmc.rochester.edu