University of Rochester Program

Obstetrics and Gynecology Analyst Verified · Sep 24, 2026

University of Rochester Program

University of Rochester Program is a residency program specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, located in Rochester, New York, directed by Courtney Olson-Chen and coordinated by Amy Keller. The program accepts applications through September 25, 2027 and holds an accreditation status of Continued. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at amy_keller@urmc.rochester.edu or (585) 275-3733. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

Rochester's OB/GYN program is a university-based training model split across two adjacent hospitals - Strong Memorial (tertiary/high-risk obstetrics, gynecologic oncology) and Highland (community-based) - producing generalist surgeons comfortable across the full breadth of the specialty. The curriculum is distinguished by high-volume robotic and laparoscopic surgical training (86th percentile nationally), dedicated FLS/EMIGS exam preparation, and a notable institutional commitment to reproductive justice with comprehensive first- and second-trimester abortion training. Research is longitudinal rather than block-protected, woven into elective/administrative time rather than structured as a dedicated year, signaling that scholarly activity is expected but subordinate to clinical/surgical volume. The program explicitly supports both private practice and academic/fellowship trajectories, emphasizes resident voice in program direction (quarterly assemblies), advocacy engagement (ACOG District II, DC Congressional Leadership Conference), and teaching skill development, reflecting a values set centered on generalist competence, surgical readiness, and community engagement over subspecialty research identity.

Who it fits

An applicant whose ERAS narrative centers on comprehensive generalist surgical training, family planning/abortion access advocacy, and interest in either community-based or academic OB/GYN practice without a singular fellowship-driven research focus.

Research intensity

Moderate - longitudinal scholarly activity is expected and supported through administrative/elective time, but there is no protected research block or research-first identity.

Career orientation

Mixed - Community Practice, Academic Medicine

Important

Applicants must meet the New York State "12 Week Rule" limiting international medical education completed outside the country where the medical school is located to 12 of 130 weeks, with a defined list of pre-approved exception schools.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Deadline 09/25/2027

355 days left

Accreditation Status Continued

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