University of Rochester Medical Center

University of Rochester Medical Center

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Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedRochester, NY

Size

2 / year · 14 total

Training length

7 yr

Schedule

80 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

Other · ROCHESTER GENERAL HOSPITAL

USMLE Step 2 CK233–265
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal42×
    42%
  • None
    1%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    21%
  • US DO
    17%
  • US IMG
    0%
  • Non-US IMG
    0%

Applications per year

311
2022
269
2023
310
2024
332
2025
270
2026

Compensation

$70,469 (+3%)

Cost of living

$1,256/mo (−2%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$70,4692860
Year 2$73,4242860
Year 3$77,0802860
Year 4$80,4702860
Year 5$84,3592860
Year 6$87,9382860
Year 7$91,9232860

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD100%
  • DO0%
  • IMG0%

Sex

  • Female29%
  • Male71%

Tracks & recognition

Academic / clinician educatorResearch / fellow

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    93%
  • US DO

    7%
  • US IMG

    0%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
By signal
  • Sent

    98%
  • Did Not Send

    2%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    63%
  • Sent

    37%
Student type
This program NSGY avg
  • US MD Graduates

    100%
    87%
  • US-IMG

    0%
    5%
  • Non-US IMG

    0%
    5%
  • US DO Graduates

    0%
    3%
Sex
This program NSGY avg
  • Men

    79%
    73%
  • Women

    21%
    27%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program NSGY avg
  • Asian

    50%
    29%
  • White

    36%
    56%
  • Black or African American

    7%
    7%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    7%
    10%
  • Other

    0%
    0%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    2%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    0%
    1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Geographic preference
  • No Preference

    77%
  • Aligned

    16%
  • Not Aligned

    7%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    67%
  • In-State

    33%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    67%
  • In-State

    33%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    0%
Top medical schools
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

    36%
  • Baylor College of Medicine

    7%
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    7%
  • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

    7%
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    7%
  • Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

    7%
  • University of Colorado School of Medicine

    7%
  • Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

    7%
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

    7%
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine

    7%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    100%
  • Ever Failed

    0%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)80
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)16
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1511160C0
  • ACGME ID1603511057
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterYes
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterYes
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeIn person
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 13, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027