Pediatrics·Rochester, NY

University of Rochester Medical Center

Signal lift79%100%+21 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
228–261
p10 – p90
Sample N
749
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
2.1%
16 of 749 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 749
Applied
749
100.0%
Invited
266
35.5%
Class size
16
2.1%
J-1 visaGraduated within 3 yearsCategoricalResearchAcademic/Clinician Educator
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day
Two interviews: one with the PD or APD and one with faculty
2026-27
Social
Resident social hour the night before
2024-25
Style
Conversational + Behavioral
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Why Rochester?
  • Tell me about a time you were curious and what you did about it.
  • Tell me about a patient encounter that has stayed with you.
  • Tell me about a time you adapted to change.
  • Tell me about a time you worked well on a team.
  • Tell me about feedback you received and what you changed.
What stood out
Residents close 2
Worth knowing
  • No 24-hour shifts. 2026-27
  • Switched to X+Y in June 2025, with the Y block fully protected. 2026-27
  • About 6 weeks of night float in total. 2026-27
  • Daily morning report and a catered noon conference. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites2 hospitals · Rochester
  • 1
    University of Rochester Medical Center
    Rochester, NY
    Primary
  • 2
    Rochester Regional Health
    Rochester, NY
    Participant
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK228 – 261
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE424 – 608
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
79%
US DO
62%
US IMG
1%
Non-US IMG
1%
Applicant origin
In-state
75%
Out-of-state
32%
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Interview prepPediatrics
specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common
clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common
behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.
specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?
clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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