How to Apply & Interview Information

Please Note: In line with national specialty-wide standards, our interviews will all be conducted virtually.

Application Process

Prospective residents are invited to interview based on a combination of information provided in their Residency CAS application including:

• Medical school transcript, personal statement, MSPE letter, 3 letters of recommendation, scholastic accomplishments and USMLE/COMLEX scores.
• M.D. applicants must pass Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE exam before applying. D.O. applicants must pass COMLEX Level 1 and COMLEX Level 2 prior to applying. 

It is the policy of this program to select the most qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, creed, color, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must participate in the NRMP.

International Medical Students may apply for admission to our residency program if you meet all these requirements.  We sponsor only J-1 visas at this time. Applicants must have graduated from medical school within the last 5 years and be certified by the ECFMG.

To appreciate the full spectrum of our program, we invite you to attend the resident-hosted University of Rochester Virtual Welcome event held the evening before your interview.

All questions should be directed to amy_keller@urmc.rochester.edu or by calling (585) 275-3733.

Note: Applications received after September 24, 2025 will not be reviewed.

Interview Information

Please review the following deadlines for application submission. Please note that we follow the NRMP rules and regulations. We will only accept applications through Residency CAS.

We follow the APGO CREOG Right Resident, Right Program, Ready Day One guidelines. We will limit the number of interview offers to the number of interview spots available, and allow a minimum of 48 hours for applicants to accept interview offers.

• September 24: Deadline for new Residency CAS submitted applications
• October 28: Interview offer release dates
• In addition, we limit the number of interview offers to the number of interview spots available for each day and allow applicants a minimum of 48 hours to respond to an interview offer.
• Interviews for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program are held on Monday and Fridays beginning in November and continuing through mid-December. Emails, confirmation letters, and details regarding the selection and direction for interviewees will be done electronically.

Please Note: If you decide to cancel your interview after initially accepting, we respectfully request that all cancellations be done in writing at a minimum of 1 week prior to your interview date. This allows your fellow applicants the opportunity to interview with us.

We will interview candidates on:

• Monday November 3rd
• Friday November 7th
• Friday November 14th
• Monday November 17th
• Monday December 1st
• Monday December 8th
• Friday December 12th

The Interview Day

We will only be offering virtual interviews. Our residents will be hosting a Virtual Get Together the night before your interview. While these sessions are not mandatory, we recommend attending as it will allow you to meet our residents and to get a feel for the culture of the program. You will receive an invitation along with your interview information.

Itinerary

Please see below for a sample itinerary of your interview day. 

Day of interview: 

• 10:00 a.m. - Welcome by Program Director and Chair
• 10:00-11:00 a.m. - Overview of the Program
• 11:00-1:30 p.m. - Interviews and Experience Discussions (Breaks are included)
• 1:30-2:15 p.m. - Break out rooms (Meet with Faculty and Residents)
• 2:15 - Closing Remarks

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

• Policy on Eligibility
• Policy on Appointment and Reappointment
• Accommodation for Disabilities
• Diversity at the University of Rochester (Office of University Engagement and Enrichment)