University of Rochester Medicine

University of Rochester Medicine is Upstate New York’s leading academic health system, where patient care, research, and education come together in one connected enterprise.

Advancing Health, Enriching Lives

At University of Rochester Medicine, our work is guided by a simple idea: health is about more than treatment alone. It is about helping people live fuller, healthier, more supported lives.

Across hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and classrooms, our teams work toward a shared goal: advancing health and enriching lives. That means delivering expert, compassionate care today while driving the discoveries, learning, and innovation that will shape the future of health.

We advance health by:

• discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease
• training the next generation of health professionals and scientists
• delivering expert, compassionate care
• working with communities to expand access and improve well-being

What Makes Us Distinct

What People Can Expect

People who encounter University of Rochester Medicine experience a system that is connected, compassionate, innovative, and personal.

That means:

• access to advanced expertise and specialized care
• the strength of an academic health system where research informs care
• a more connected experience across our services and settings
• a commitment to treating people with clarity, compassion, and respect

More Than a Name

University of Rochester Medicine reflects how we already work: as one fully integrated academic health system grounded in care, discovery, and learning.

Over time, this identity will appear more consistently across our websites, materials, and communications. What matters most, however, remains the same: our mission, values, and dedication to the people and communities we serve.