University of Rochester (School of Medicine and Dentistry)

University of Rochester

• The motto of the University of Rochester, Meliora ("ever better"), symbolizes the continuous change and improvement that have defined the University since its founding in 1850


• The University's performance ranks it among the nation's top research universities, yet it is one of the smallest research intensive universities based on enrollment.


• The University of Rochester consistently ranks among the top 30 institutions, both public and private, in federal funding for research and development.

University of Rochester Medical Center

• The URMC is an integrated academic health center that consists of:
  
  
  
  • the School of Medicine and Dentistry, including its faculty practice (University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group)
  
  
  • Strong Memorial Hospital
  
  
  • Highland Hospital
  
  
  • Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
  
  
  • James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
  
  
  • School of Nursing
  
  
  • Eastman Dental Center
  
  
  • Visiting Nurse Service
  
  
  • Highlands at Pittsford
  
  
  
  


• URMC has an overall budget of almost $2 billion.


• URMC has an integrated administrative structure led by Medical Center CEO Brad Berk, MD, PhD, an integrated budget, and a integrated strategic plan.

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

• The medical school admits 100 students per year. Our students are extremely diverse in background and interests. Integrating cutting-edge, evidence-based medical science and the relationship-centered art of clinical medical practice, our "Double Helix Curriculum" combines basic science and clinical work throughout all four years of medical school.


• NIH funding to the School of Medicine and Dentistry during the federal fiscal year ending October 31, 2007 was $159 million, ranking it 25th among the nation's medical schools.


• In 2006, the School of Medicine and Dentistry became the first in the country to receive full six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.


• URMC has 26 residency programs with 531 residents and 42 fellowship programs with 120 fellows.


• Almost 400 graduate students are in training to become the basic, translational and clinical investigators of the future.


• In 1996, URMC expanded of its research programs in the basic sciences. Nearly $400 million has been invested in facilities, equipment and faculty recruitment, with another $130 million slated to be invested through 2010. Major facility additions include state-of-the-art research space that bring the total research footprint to more than 420,000 square feet.

Education & Research

• NIH funding to the School of Medicine and Dentistry exceeds $140 million, ranking it 30th among the nation's medical schools.


• In 2006, the School of Medicine and Dentistry became the first in the country to receive full six-year accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.


• URMC has 26 residency programs with 531 residents and 42 fellowship programs with 120 fellows.


• Almost 400 graduate students are in training to become the basic, translational and clinical investigators of the future.


• Integrating cutting-edge, evidence-based medical science and the relationship-centered art of clinical medical practice is embodied in the "Double Helix Curriculum," which combines basic science and clinical work throughout all four years of medical school.


• In 1996, URMC expanded of its research programs in the basic sciences. Nearly $400 million has been invested in facilities, equipment and faculty recruitment, with another $130 million slated to be invested through 2010. Major facility additions include state-of-the-art research space that bring the total research footprint to more than 420,000 square feet.

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