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REMS Interview Program

The University of Rochester REMS Interview Program is being held on February 12– 14, 2026.

This is an invite-only program.

The interview is a mandatory part of the selection process. Unfortunately, there are no alternative days for the interviews.

Registration will open soon. 

If you have questions, please contact Andre McKenzie at (585) 275-8629 or andre.mckenzie@rochester.edu. Your prompt reply is important.

All students participating in the REMS Interview Program must complete the Overnight Program Permissions Form. Please email completed forms to andre.mckenzie@rochester.edu.

What to expect

You will have the opportunity to hear from students, faculty, and staff from the Office of Admissions and the School of Medicine and Dentistry throughout the event. The goal of these activities is to provide you with a deeper understanding of the REMS Program and provide a space to ask questions. The activities on Thursday, February 12, will take place from 4:00-7:30 p.m. ET.

On Friday, February 13, you will also interview with representatives from the River Campus and the School of Medicine and Dentistry.

As our guest, your meals and on-campus lodging are included at no charge during your visit. You will be hosted overnight by a current URochester student. Please feel free to bring a pillow and towel. We recommend that you bring additional spending money for snacks, souvenirs, etc. Also, please bring appropriate dress clothes for your interviews on Friday, as well as outdoor attire for a campus tour.

Family members are welcome to attend the program but are not required to attend. Family members attending will need to secure their own accommodations off-campus.

A list of Rochester area hotels is available. If you specify that you’re visiting the University of Rochester, some hotels will offer special rates.

Finalist and Family Itineraries

 

REMS 2026 Interviewing Event: Finalist Itinerary

The scheduled events are tentative and subject to change.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Time Event
4–5 p.m. Arrival and check-in – Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

For those arriving earlier in the day:

  • Have lunch on campus
  • Go on a campus tour at 2:15 p.m.
  • Chat with Dr. Stephen Mohney, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the REMS Program, and Dr. Christine Hay, Associate Dean for Admissions and Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
4 p.m. Meet your host – Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons
6:00–7:30 p.m. REMS Reception & Dinner – Hawkins-Carlson Room, Rush Rhees Library

Friday, February 13, 2026

Time Event
7 a.m. Depart for Medical Center – departs from rear of Rush Rhees Library
7:30 a.m. Breakfast and overview of the Medical Center – Evarts Lounge, Helen Wood Hall; School of Nursing
8:30–9:15 a.m. Tours of the School of Medicine and Dentistry
9:15–11:45 a.m. Round 1 interviews and group interviews             

 

 
12–1:50 p.m. Lunch – Overview of REMS program, REMS student panel,

and faculty panel – Class of ’62 Auditorium

 

 
2:15 – 4 p.m. Round 2 interviews, group interviews   
4:15 p.m. Board bus to return to River Campus
 
4:30 – 8 p.m. Dinner with host and free time

  • Shuttle to Eastman School/Java’s Café
  • Shuttle to College Town
  • Go to library, I-Zone, or Goergen Athletic Center
  • Relax in your room
  • Hang out with current REMS students at Starbucks

 
8 –10 p.m. Casual REMS Party (optional) – River Campus

 

 

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Time Event
8 –10 a.m. Departure (residence hall of host) – Schedule with your family

REMS 2026 Interviewing Event: Family Itinerary

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Time Event
1–4 p.m. Arrival and check-in – Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons
2:15–3 p.m. Campus tour
4–4:45 p.m. School of Medicine and Dentistry Presentation – Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

  • Dr. Stephen Mohney, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of the REMS Program
  • Dr. Christine Hay, Associate Dean for Admissions and Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
5–6 p.m. Reception with Admissions and Financial Aid Counselors, current REMS students, Dr. Mohney, Dr. Hay, and Dr. Renee Miller – Feldman Ballroom, Douglass Commons

Friday, February 14, 2025

Time Event
8:45–10:15 a.m. Information Session (Admissions & Financial Aid – undergraduate & medical school)– Wegmans Hall 1400

 
10:15–11:30 a.m. Campus Tour – departs from Wegmans Hall 1400

 
11:30–1:30 p.m. Family Lunch & Panel – Hawkins Carlson, Rush Rhees Library
1:30–2:30 p.m. Free Time

 

 
2:30 p.m. Depart to School of Medicine & Dentistry (SMD) – departs from Rush Rhees Library
3–4 p.m. “Med School Realities” Presentation – Dr. David Lambert, Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education – Class of ’62 Auditorium
4–5 p.m. School of Medicine and Dentistry Tour – departs from Class of ’62 Auditorium
5:15–6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception – Miner Library (SMD)

 

 

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Time Event
8–10 a.m. Departure (residence hall of host) – Schedule with your student

 

Contact person for REMS Weekend: Andre McKenzie

  • Office phone: (585) 275-8629
  • Cell phone: (during REMS Weekend only, please) (585) 820-9328
  • Campus Security: (585) 275-3333 (at all times)