Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UR Medicine Internal Medicine Residency provides comprehensive training under a supportive curriculum that focuses on fostering residents' clinical skills and development. With a strong emphasis on individualized education, hands-on experiences, and exposure to diverse clinical scenarios, the program prepares residents for both general and subspecialty medical practice. The multi-disciplinary team collaborates closely to ensure a holistic educational experience, making it an excellent choice for aspiring internists, including international graduates.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is part of the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), and while specific details about IMG applicants are not explicitly stated, they have general statements about accepting international graduates. Programs typically are IMG-friendly if they offer ECFMG certification acceptance and visa sponsorship, which seems to be typical for programs included in academic medical centers like URMC.
Categorical Positions
About 90 categorical residents are part of this program each year.
Categorical Positions (detail)
Program Website
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601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has a total of 24 residents in their first year (PGY-1), who will receive hands-on experience in various clinical settings. This demographic is comprised of MD graduates from U.S. and international medical schools, indicating a diverse and inclusive environment for medical education.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, there are 24 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the program for the 2023-2024 academic year.
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PGY-1 IMG
The program does not provide an exact number of PGY-1 IMG residents, but given their IMG-friendly nature, it can be inferred that there are IMGs among them, yet the specific count remains 'unknown'.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Internal medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases that affect adults, ranging from chronic conditions to short-term illnesses. Internal medicine providers, known as internists, provide care in hospitals, clinics, and outpatient practices.
Application
# of Locations
19
Fellowship
The UR Medicine Internal Medicine Residency Program offers various fellowship opportunities. Residents can explore subspecialties like Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology-Oncology, Nephrology, and others based on their interests. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships at affiliated institutions, enhancing their training with renowned specialist programs.
Resident Life
Overview
UR Medicine focuses on high-value primary care for adult patients, emphasizing equity in healthcare opportunities.
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# of Years of Program
This residency program typically lasts for 3 years.
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