Welcome from Dean Rick Libby

Rick Libby, PhD
Senior Associate Dean

Let us be among the many to congratulate and welcome you to graduate school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry!

We’re planning an informative and entertaining orientation program that will introduce you to life as a University of Rochester graduate student.

Throughout the fall, you will be faced with many new challenges and decisions. Our goal is to make your transition to graduate school smooth and prepare you for the wealth of exciting opportunities ahead.

Please be sure to review our Trainee Handbook for information about your transition to the University of Rochester and to Rochester, New York.

If you have any questions about Orientation, contact Amber Rivera, Director of Learner Life and Wellness at amber_rivera@urmc.rochester.edu.

If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to call us at (585) 275-4522 or email us. We are here to help!

Rick Libby, PhD
Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
and the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Staff