How to Apply & Interview Information

Please Note: In line with national recommendations and for the safety of all, our interviews this year will all be conducted virtually.

Application Process

Prospective residents are invited to interview based on a combination of information provided in their CAS application as well as the following items:

• 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, handicap, 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 of these requirements.  We sponsor only J-1 visas at this time, applicants must pass Step 1 of the USMLE exam at the time of applying and pass Step 2 by our ranking meeting in early February, be certified by the ECGMG, and have graduated from a medical school within the last 5 years.

Applications to the University of Rochester Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program by allopathic and osteopathic medical candidates will be accepted ONLY through the Residency CAS System.

We ask that you provide three letters of recommendation. These letters should come from the OB-GYN chair and/or clerkship director, an OB-GYN faculty member, and a faculty member of your choice. Candidates selected for interviews will have an opportunity to interact with faculty and residents.

Upon selection for an interview, an email is sent to you with an invitation to interview from Thalamus scheduling software. Our interviews are held on Mondays and Fridays.

In order 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.

We will be using email to communicate with applicants. This will include all invitations for interviews. We ask that you check your email frequently. All questions should be directed to amy_keller@urmc.rochester.edu or by calling (585) 275-3733.

Note: Applications received after September 25, 2024 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 25: Deadline for new Residency CAS submitted applications
• October 29: 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:

• Friday November 1st
• Monday November 4th
• Friday November 15th
• Monday November 18th
• Monday December 2nd
• Monday December 9th
• Friday December 13th

The Interview Day

We will only be offering virtual interviews for the 2025-2026 application cycle. Our residents will be hosting a Virtual Get Together the night before your interview. While these sessions are not mandatory, we recommend attending these as it will allow you to meet our residents and to get a feel for the culture of the residency 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 (Medical Center Office for Inclusion and Culture Development)