About the Program

 

Why Rochester Med-Peds?

Resident-Driven

• The educational mission is resident-driven and residents have access to the clinical, research, and educational resources of a large academic institution.
• Residents actively participate in evaluating and improving the program and the working environment.
• We have a fifth-year chief resident who is dedicated to the specific needs of the Med-Peds residents.
• With the help of over a hundred faculty mentors, Rochester Med-Peds graduates have successfully matched into desired combined and categorical specialties.

Dedicated and Experienced Faculty

• Established in 1967 as one of the pioneering Med-Peds programs, we have proficient med-peds faculty in the ambulatory, hospital medicine, and subspecialty settings.
• Our faculty members are committed to lifelong learning and advancing their clinical knowledge, teaching and mentoring skills, and approaches to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• We have a combined continuity clinic that was established in 1996 and is staffed by seven Med-Peds faculty who are passionate about medical education, social determinants of health and serving the surrounding urban community in Rochester.

Diverse Patient Population and Experiences

• We have a large catchment area including Rochester and surrounding areas of central, southern and western New York resulting in delivery of care to urban and rural populations.
• Rochester has a diverse population so residents have the opportunity to care for people of varying gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality and socioeconomic status.
• We have an extensive diagnosis base given the large catchment area we serve. 

Robust and Holistic Training with a Growth Mindset

• The curriculum is robust and rigorous with the goal of helping residents develop the skill sets required of a med-peds physician.
• Our residents have diverse interests and career paths following residency. Our program leadership is committed to helping residents define and reach their goals during residency and beyond.
• In 2025 the program will transition to the block (X+Y) model to promote stronger training in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings as well as resident wellness.

• We support ongoing skill development in all aspects of medical training, recognizing that we all have strengths and areas in which we can grow.
• The curriculum is designed to develop clinical skills while also promoting an understanding of trauma informed care, care for the LGBTQIA+ community, the effect of racism and other forms of discrimination on health and health inequity, and many other social determinants of health.
• The program leadership and Med-Peds faculty are committed to supporting residents in their journey and remain open to feedback to ensure the program continues to grow.

Rochester Lilac Festival

Vibrant, livable, and culturally rich community

• Rochester is consistently ranked as one of the most livable, best places to raise a family, and LGBTQ-friendly cities in the United States.
• Rochester lies in the heart of Western New York, situated on the shore of beautiful Lake Ontario and Fingers Lakes Region.
• Rochester is known as "Festival City," with festivals almost every weekend from late spring through the fall.
• Most importantly, our residents are kind, energetic, growth-oriented and innovative, and promote an inclusive, caring and fun culture.

Our Facilities

Golisano Childrens Hospital
 

 

Strong Memorial Hospital

Med-Peds residents rotate through three participating hospitals during their four years of training.

The majority of pediatric rotations are at Golisano Children's Hospital/Strong Memorial Hospital which is the primary teaching hospital of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Strong has a total of 886 inpatient beds with 190 pediatric beds and bassinets, including neonatal and pediatric intensive care units.

When on pediatric rotations, residents spend 10-15% of their time at Rochester General Hospital, a 528-bed full-service major teaching affiliate of the University of Rochester. Rochester General is located in the northern sector of the city of Rochester, it has 24 pediatric beds, 40 bassinets, a Level II intensive care nursery, and a full-service pediatric emergency department and ambulatory unit.

Internal Medicine rotations for Med-Peds residents include experiences at Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital. There is the option of rotating at FF Thompson Hospital which serves a more rural population. Residents spend 80% of their time in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital. The remaining 20% of time is spent on rotations at Highland Hospital on inpatient units, in the emergency department, and on overnight rotations. Each hospital has full-time university-appointed subspecialty and general medicine faculty with responsibility for education of both residents and medical students.

Strong Memorial Hospital is Growing!

Resident Fact Sheet on New Expansion