University of Rochester Medical Center
University of Rochester Medical Center
Project SEARCH® at the University of Rochester Medical Center was launched in September 2009. The project operates in partnership between Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES, Arc of Monroe, ACCES-VR, Finger Lakes DDSO, and is coordinated by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities.
Interested in Participating?
For questions or more information on the application process, contact:
David LiesegangSpecial Education Supervisor
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES
Phone: (585) 617-2419
A Typical Day
| 7:45 a.m. | Students Arrive at URMC |
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. |
Morning Instruction |
| 8:45 a.m. | Students Depart for Internships |
| 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Internships (30 minutes for lunch) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Students Return to Classroom |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. |
Afternoon Instruction, Journaling, and Problem Solving |
Internship Opportunities
Participants have access to a wide variety of internship options in departments throughout the Medical Center, including (but not limited to):
- Ambulatory Care, 6th Floor
- Emergency Room
- Environmental Services
- Food and Nutrition
- Hospital Gift Shop
- James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
- Linens
- Miner Library
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Financial Services
- Patient Transport
- Ronald McDonald House
- Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
Meet the Staff
- Matt Davis, Employment Specialist
- Kelly Scott, Instructor
- Colette Savage, Assistant Teacher