Our People

At Rochester, our students come from many backgrounds. But they have some amazing things in common: they are driven, accomplished, caring individuals, each with a unique story of their own.

Creating a supportive and welcoming environment

The University of Rochester is a community that welcomes, encourages, and supports individuals who desire to contribute to and benefit from the institution's missions of teaching, research, patient care, performance, and community service. The University of Rochester embraces everyone in our community and is mindful of all aspects of human differences such as socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability and age. 

Our school works to cultivate a culture of excellence.

Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony

Class Profile

Here are some statistics to give you an idea of who makes up our student body.

• Class size is 104 students
• Average age is 24
• Age range is 21 - 31
• From 27 different states
• From 59 different colleges and universities
• About 80% take a year or more off before entering medical school
• 3% are MD/PhD (NIH-funded MSTP)
• 50% participate in an international medicine project
• GPA range is 3.65 - 4.0
• MCAT range is 511 - 527
• 7% have advanced degrees (master’s and doctorates)

Class Code of Conduct

Each year during orientation, the incoming medical school class writes their code of conduct which is displayed in the Ryan Case Method Room to remind the future physicians of the values and guidelines they plan to abide by.

We, the Class of 2030, set forth this code of conduct:.

We will foster collaborative environments where every voice is heard and championed. We vow to uplift each other, stepping forward when help is needed. Collaboration shall be a guiding principle that we carry through our shared commitment to those around us. .

We will uphold medicine not only as a field of scientific excellence, but also as one that is rooted in humanism and forming meaningful, personal connections with our communities. We promise to proactively engage with and reflect on the stories we encounter to grow as aspiring physicians and promote the well-being of our patients.

We will be an inclusive community of learners that sees diversity as an asset. We celebrate differences in the medical community and recognize their value in addressing injustices and challenging the status quo.

We will remain lifelong learners in both our personal and professional lives, ensuring the ethical advancement of medicine. We aspire to keep the interests of our patients central as the delivery of healthcare continues to evolve.

We will cultivate an environment of honesty and integrity in our classrooms and communities. We demand from ourselves the accountability and humility to learn and grow from our mistakes. We commit to treating our communities and ourselves with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Through the values articulated above, we vow to be the best versions of ourselves as future physicians and as members of the Rochester community and beyond. MELIORA!

Additional Resource

Office of Engagement and Enrichment