UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER ROCHESTER - Key Persons


A. Samuel Flemister

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 273 - 5366

Afiya Farrell

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Equity and Inclusion, Research and Research Education

Amber Rivera

Job Titles:
  • Director of Learner Life and Wellness
Amber is the Director of Learner Life and Wellness for SMD's graduate student and postdoc community, ensuring trainees' awareness of and access to the academic and non-academic resources required for a positive and productive educational experience. While students, postdocs, faculty, or staff are welcome to meet with Amber to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Amber to discuss concerns related to learners, learner wellness initiatives, and learner organization matters.

Anderson, Emily

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations and Programming

Ayaz Habib

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 5321

Baumhauer, Judith

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs / Medical Center

Benedict F. DiGiovanni

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 273 - 1611

Benjamin Lovell

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Coordinator
Ben serves as the Admissions Coordinator, managing the day-to-day admissions operations. He also serves as Course Administrator for the "Ethics and Professional Integrity in Research" course, taught in the Fall semester.

Berona Burke

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Office Manager

Bonnie Prince

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Compliance Administrator

Brett W. Robbins

Job Titles:
  • Dean
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Senior Associate
  • Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Brian D. Giordano

Job Titles:
  • Sports Medicine Surgery / Hip, Knee, Shoulder and Elbow / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 242 - 1327

Burch-Worth, Sandra

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant to Adrienne L. Morgan, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion

Carrie Fuller Spencer - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Caruso, Ellen M.

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant to Dean Linehan / Medical Center

Catherine A. Humphrey

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 0140

Chan, Stacie B.

Job Titles:
  • Director, SMD Finance & Operations

Christopher J. Drinkwater

Job Titles:
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 0522

Cicero, Cheryl I.

Job Titles:
  • Finance Review Manager

Clifford R. Everett

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 9258

Colleen Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Secretary and Assistant to the Dean
  • Secretary for the Office for Graduate Education
Colleen serves as Secretary for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), acting as a secondary receptionist, serving as assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (SAD-GEPA), and helping to monitor department budgets. She also provides support to the UR Postdoctoral Association.

Dallas Nelson

Job Titles:
  • UR Medicine Geriatrics Group, Board Chair

David E. High

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 723 - 3630

David J. Mitten

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 7865

David P. Speach

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 9238

Dewhurst, Stephen

Job Titles:
  • Vice Dean for Research

Diane M. Roney

Job Titles:
  • Financial Analyst
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member

Dr. Emily E. Carmody

Job Titles:
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 7087
  • Associate Professor of Orthopaedics
Dr. Emily E. Carmody is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics. She specializes in treating both benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors in adults and children. She has a particular interest in limb-sparing surgery and endoprosthetic reconstruction for treating bone sarcomas. In addition to her... Dr. Emily E. Carmody is an Associate Professor of Orthopaedics. She specializes in treating both benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors in adults and children. She has a particular interest in limb-sparing surgery and endoprosthetic reconstruction for treating bone sarcomas. In addition to her surgical practice Dr. Carmody also specializes in metabolic bone disorders including osteoporosis and osteopenia and total joint replacement surgery. Dr. Carmody earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed her orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Florida. Following her residency, she completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Oncology at the University of Florida. Dr. Carmody most recently served as an attending physician at MedStar Washington Cancer Institute. Dr. Carmody is heavily involved in resident education. She serves as the associate residency program director and is a recipient of the Duthie-Evarts Resident Teacher Award.

Elaine Smolock

Job Titles:
  • Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development
Elaine serves as the Director of Writing Services and Training Grant Development and assists graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni with writing assistance in the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA). In addition, Elaine also serves as PREP Education Director for GEPA. While trainees are welcome to meet with Elaine to discuss any topic, trainees typically contact Elaine to discuss any writing project, including, but certainly not limited to, manuscripts, qualifying exams, grants, and dissertations. Each trainee who meets with Elaine will receive individualized assistance based on the trainee's needs and writing project.

Eliav, Eli

Job Titles:
  • Director, Eastman Institute for Oral Health / Vice Dean for Oral Health

Emmanuel N. Menga

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 276 - 4577

Eric Vaughn

Job Titles:
  • Director of Career Services
Eric serves as the Director of Career Services and assists graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and alumni with career service and employment search needs in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA). While trainees are welcome to meet with Eric to discuss any topic, trainees typically contact Eric to discuss career related topics, including career exploration, CV/resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, and employment application assistance. interviewing techniques, mock interviews, LinkedIn profile development, networking strategy, and Individual Development Plans To schedule a meeting with Eric, please visit the Handshake schedule an appointment webpage.

Gilfus, JoEllen

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs / Medical Center

Gillian Coykendall

Job Titles:
  • Senior Reporting and Systems Analyst for the Office for Graduate Education
Gillian serves as the Senior Reporting and Systems Analyst for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), assisting other GEPA faculty/staff with reporting, data requests, and data management needs.

Griffith, Mary M.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant / Assistant to the Associate Dean for Faculty Development

Hay, Christine

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Admissions, School of Medicine / Medical Center

Holland, Norma

Job Titles:
  • Director of Public Relations and Community Engagement

Ilya Voloshin

Job Titles:
  • Chief Shoulder Division, Associate Chair of Academic Affairs
  • Sports Medicine Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 242 - 1321

James Dickson, II

Job Titles:
  • Retired

Jeff Koslofsky

Job Titles:
  • Senior Marketing Communications Manager

Jennifer H. Paul

Job Titles:
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist

John A. Orsini

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 7642

John G. Ginnetti

Job Titles:
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 8479

John T. Gorczyca

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 7576

Judith F. Baumhauer

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 5933

Judy Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Director
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member

Kandice King

Job Titles:
  • Director of Graduate Enrollment
Kandice King, Director of Graduate Enrollment Kandice King serves as the Director of Graduate Enrollment for PhD, Master's, and Certificate programs for the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD) in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs. Students are welcome to meet with Kandice to discuss the admissions process for SMD graduate programs, including how to apply, application requirements, recruitment events, and general application questions.

Kane, Grace

Job Titles:
  • Administrator, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center

Karen Black

Job Titles:
  • Public Relations

Karen Keady

Job Titles:
  • Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President
  • Strong Memorial Hospital 's Senior Nurse
Karen Keady is Strong Memorial Hospital's senior nurse and oversees a department of over 5,000 nurses, support staff and respiratory therapists.

Katherine A. Bognanno

Job Titles:
  • Web Content Manager

Kathleen Whelehan

Job Titles:
  • Upstate National Bank, Board Vice Chair

Kathy Bohn

Job Titles:
  • Research

Kathy Parrinello - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Vice President
Kathy Parrinello is responsible for Strong Memorial Hospital's day-to-day operations with particular emphasis on hospital programs as well as patient and clinical support services.

Kevin O'Keefe

Job Titles:
  • Sports Medicine / 585 - 335 - 9360

Kimberly Dehon

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Secretary, Chaplaincy Services
For Urgent Needs... Contact us at (585) 275-2222 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and ask for the chaplain on call.

Kristin Galvin-Burwick

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Accreditation Administrator

Lambert, David R.

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Medical Student Education / Medical Center

Libby, Richard T.

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs / Medical Center

Lindquist, Emily

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to Flavia Nobay, M.D., School of Medicine Student Affairs Office / Medical Center

Linehan, David C. - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Dean, School of Medicine and Dentistry

Lori Ann

Job Titles:
  • Administrator I, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Job Titles:
  • Dean 's Award for Academic Excellence ( All Eight Semesters ) . 1996 - 2000

Mark H. Mirabelli

Job Titles:
  • Non - Operative Sports Medicine / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 9037

Mark Prunoske

Job Titles:
  • UR Medicine Thompson Health. Board Treasurer

Michael D. Maloney

Job Titles:
  • Sports Medicine Surgery / Shoulder and Elbow / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 242 - 1430

Michael Gruttadauria

Job Titles:
  • P.M

Michael J. Apostolakos

Job Titles:
  • Chief Medical Officer
Michael Apostololakos is board certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine. As Strong Memorial Hospital's CMO he serves as the liaison between the medical staff and administration. He is responsible for coordinating patient care and safety.

Michelle Dahlkemper

Job Titles:
  • Ex - Officio

Michielsen, Tammy

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Director, Academic Affairs Office / Medical Center

Morgan, Adrienne

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion

Natasha O'Malley

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 1395

Nathan A. Smith

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Equity and Inclusion

Nesbit, Christina L.

Job Titles:
  • Financial Analyst

Nobay, Flavia

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Student Affairs, School of Medicine / Medical Center

Pat Samuelson

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Senior Information Analyst

Paul T. Rubery

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 2787

Rajeev K. Patel

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 9237

Rev. Kevin M. Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director, Chaplaincy Services
Kevin is a graduate of Stetson University and the University of Chicago Divinity School. He completed two years of CPE residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago before becoming the Director of Field Education at the University of Chicago Divinity School. After completing his CPE Supervisory process, Kevin worked at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Upon relocating to Rochester, Kevin taught the Hospice course at the Harley School before joining URMC as the Associate Director of the department. Kevin's areas of interest include Medical Ethics and narrative in medicine, specifically how the experience of being ill is understood and articulated by patients.

Rev. Patti Blaine

Job Titles:
  • Pediatric Chaplain
Patti is the pediatric chaplain for UR Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital (GCH). She is a graduate of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School with a Master of Arts in Religious Studies and Certification in Anglican Studies. Patti is ordained as a deacon in the Episcopal Church. She is particularly interested in interfaith hospital chaplaincy, and has enhanced her knowledge in that area through coursework at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. She completed a CPE internship and two CPE residencies at URMC, and has been a per diem chaplain for Strong, Rochester General, and Highland Hospitals. Patti is thrilled to be working with the pediatric populations, their families, and the staff at GCH.

Rev. Robin Y. Franklin

Job Titles:
  • Director, Chaplaincy Services
Robin graduated from the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta. She became interested in CPE while matriculating at ITC and decided that she wanted to learn what it meant to help pastors, laypeople, and others to become more effective pastoral caregivers. She has been fully certified as an ACPE Supervisor since 1997. She has been at Strong Memorial Hospital since 2002 and became the Director of Chaplaincy Services in June 2003.

Rick Libby

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
In addition to being Dean, Rick is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Genetics, and a member of the Center for Visual Science. While students and postdocs are welcome to meet with Rick to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Rick to discuss concerns related to coursework, research or related academic progress, and program/committee/advisor dynamics.

Rishi Balkissoon

Job Titles:
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 341 - 9640

Robert D. Bronstein

Job Titles:
  • Sports Medicine Surgery / Knee, Shoulder and Elbow / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 1024

Robert J. Panzer

Job Titles:
  • Associate Vice President
  • Chief Quality Officer
Robert Panzer leads Strong Memorial Hospital's quality assurance, clinical practice evaluation, quality, and safety improvement initiatives.

Rogers, Vicki L.

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, URMFG Executive Office / Medical Center

Ronald M. Gonzalez

Job Titles:
  • Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 275 - 5193

Rotondo, Michael F.

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs / Medical Center

Shapiro, Janine R.

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean for Faculty Development / Medical Center

Sharon McCullough

Job Titles:
  • Director, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
Sharon serves as deputy to Dean Libby and oversees the operations and staff in the office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA). While students, postdocs, faculty, or staff are welcome to meet with Sharon to discuss any topic, trainees typically meet with Sharon to discuss general concerns related to learners, learner organization matters (including the GSS and PDA), and postdoctoral policies/appointments/related concerns.

Shepard, Molly

Job Titles:
  • Lead Equal Opportunities Investigator

Smith, Rosalyn

Job Titles:
  • Senior Financial Analyst

Stephanie Corbitt

Job Titles:
  • Graduate Medical Education Administrative Staff Member
  • Senior Systems Analyst

Stephanie MacDonald

Job Titles:
  • Non - Operative Sports Medicine / 585 - 341 - 9490

Steven I. Goldstein - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • President
  • Ex - Officio
Steven Goldstein directs all aspects of Strong Memorial Hospital's operations and leads the effort to prepare the health care system to succeed in a managed care environment. He also directs all of the managed care activities at Strong and the University of Rochester Medical Center's affiliates.

Sue Gibbs

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Affairs Administrator

Susan M. McDowell

Job Titles:
  • Adult Reconstructive Surgery / Watch a Video Introduction / 585 - 276 - 4380

Swanger, Britney

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant, Academic Affairs / Medical Center

Taubman, Mark B.

Job Titles:
  • Emeritus Dean and CEO Senior Advisor to the CEO

Tom Venner

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Administration

Tori D'Agostino

Job Titles:
  • Senior Business Administrator for the Office for Graduate Education
  • Senior Business Administrator, Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs
Tori serves as the Senior Business Administrator for the Office for Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA), managing all financial and HR-related matters for the office and its' programs.

Zand, Martin

Job Titles:
  • Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research