Medical Education

MD Program

Mission: We improve the health of individuals and populations through an innovative medical education program that emphasizes humility and personal growth as part of University of Rochester Medicine, the leading academic health system in Upstate New York.

Vision: We inspire learners to become compassionate leaders in medicine and science by emphasizing collaboration, discovery, and excellence within an integrated academic health system that unites education, research, and patient care.

Values: The MD program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry embraces the IICARE values of Integrity, Inclusion, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is dedicated to training future humanistic physicians who are leaders in clinical care, research, and health system innovation. The “Double Helix Curriculum—Translations and Transitions” integrates clinical and basic science, emphasizing the Biopsychosocial Model within University of Rochester Medicine. The curriculum includes instruction in the pillars of Collaborative Care, Technology in Medicine, and Professional Identity Formation, using a variety of teaching modalities, including problem-based learning, small-group experiences, simulation, and team-based learning. The School is committed to setting the highest standards in medical education and to serving as a national model for innovation and continuous improvement in medical student education.