Chaplaincy
Compassionate Spiritual Care For People of All Faiths
About the CPE Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center
Founded in 1971, the Clinical Pastoral Education Program is fully accredited by the Association
for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Clinical Pastoral Education is interfaith professional education that helps students to learn and improve their ministry and pastoral skills. Our program provides multifaith ministry in a manner that is sensitive and respectful to different cultures, religious practices, and belief systems.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to offer spiritual care, consultation, and
education to patients, families, staff, students, and the community
with compassion and respect for many paths of healing, faith, and
growth.
Our Philosophy
Our program is based on the belief that human beings are not only
physical but spiritual and emotional beings. We believe that health
care is most effective when consideration is given to all of the
factors that embody the patient,their physical illness,
their struggles, and their resources including family, religious
beliefs, and cultural values.
Diversity
As part of the University of Rochester and Strong Health, we welcome, encourage, and support individuals who contribute to and benefit from our mission of teaching, patient care, and community service. Our Chaplains represent diverse cultural and faith traditions. For information about diversity initiatives and multi-cultural opportunities at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Strong Health, please visit the Guide to Diversity.
History
For 35 years, the CPE Program at the University of Rochester Medical
Center has provided a unique learning experience for Chaplaincy
students. Here are just some of the major turning points in our
rich history:
- 1971—The Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program is established between the University of Rochester Medical Center and Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. Provisional accreditation occurs.
- 1978—Accreditation received by the ACPE to offer programs of Basic and Supervisory CPE.
- 1979—Chaplaincy Services is granted department status.
- 1981—ACPE site visit affirms URMC as an excellent setting for Supervisory CPE.
- 1985—A Chaplaincy Advisory Committee is organized to interpret the work of the department and promote relations with the hospital and religious community.
- 1990—The Chaplaincy Advisory Committee is merged into the Professional Consultation Committee.
- 1997—The Chaplaincy Services Department begins providing Chaplaincy Services at Highland Hospital.
- 1999—Approval is granted from URMC Administration to
provide a CPE Residency Program.
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