Pediatric Residency Program
The goal of our Pediatric Residency Program is to train exceptional pediatricians who improve the lives of children and are well-prepared for their next stage of practice, regardless of focus.
Our Key Strengths
- Our residents, who work together and with interprofessional teams to provide amazing care to children in our region
- Well-balanced education between our tertiary/quaternary and community hospital sites, resulting in graduates who are well-trained for independent practice
- Breadth and diversity of our patient population and available resident experiences
- Flexible, individualized training including optional participation in one of our Tracks: community health & advocacy (CARE), digital health and innovation, global CARE, medical educator, primary care, research, and subspecialty practice
- Communication Coaching Program to enhance professional and communication skills for all residents
- Program response to feedback: resident input over the years has led to our night float system, unit-based teams, and most recently, X+Y scheduling
- National leader in community health and advocacy education, including our Pediatric Links with the Community (PLC) rotation for interns and the CARE track
- Faculty invested in supporting resident education and autonomy
- Collaborative community approach in caring for the children of our region
- Home of the Biopsychosocial Model
- Full integration of Medicine-Pediatric and Child Neurology residents into our resident teams
Our Residency by the Numbers
48
Pediatric Residents
32 Med Peds Residents
70%
Tertiary/Quaternary Hospital
30% Community Training
6800
Golisano Children's Hospital Admissions/year
1,300 RGH Admissions/year
103500
Golisano Children's Outpatient Visits/year
29,000 RGH Outpatient Visits/year
Program Highlights
Program Highlights
Advocacy
Train at a program that serves as a national model for community health and advocacy education.
Meliora ("Ever Better")
Always improving with active engagement in training ranging from opportunities within the program and the larger institution.
A Culture of Belonging & Excellence
Resident Life
Join our close-knit "family" that has fun in and outside of work amid the cultural, sporting, and natural attractions in Rochester, with a low cost of living.
What Our Residents Say...
"I chose Rochester for residency because there was a clear dedication to both patients and the surrounding community. Having obtained my MPH during medical school, I sought a program where I can build upon and utilize policy advocacy and community programming skills that I obtained during my MPH year. Rochester's CARE track allows me to work with community partners, like-minded residents, and wonderful faculty, while also providing me with dedicated time each week to work on my advocacy project(s). Having that dedicated time spoke volumes to me about the values at the University of Rochester. Plus, I will have the opportunity to learn all facets of care, including gender-affirming care, while exploring a beautiful location with my husband."
Amber Prater, M.D., M.P.H.
"This program seemed like the perfect place to become a well-rounded physician and truly aligned with my values. Not only would I see a wide breadth of pathology and serve a diverse patient population, but the program also emphasizes the impact of social determinants of health and integrates them into patient care. Also, the vibes from the program were immaculate and my partner and I (we couples-matched at Rochester) were both."
Kirquenique Rolle, M.D.
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