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Albany Med Health System Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.

About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
1103521086
Program director
Sean Geary
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 12 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
12
Positions filled
12
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
Yes
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White86%
  • Asian14%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Geary
Program coordinator
Kara Giglia
Coordinator phone
(518) 262-6455
Program phone
(518) 262-3773
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center 47 New Scotland Avenue MC-139 Albany, NY 12208 Open in Google Maps

Albany Med Health System Program: frequently asked questions

Does Albany Med Health System Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Albany Med Health System Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Albany Med Health System Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Albany Med Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Albany Med Health System Program offer?

Albany Med Health System Program offers 12 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Albany Med Health System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Albany Med Health System Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Do program signals help at Albany Med Health System Program?

Applicants who sent Albany Med Health System Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical Center 47 New Scotland Avenue MC-139 Albany, NY 12208. Its sponsoring institution is Albany Med Health System.

Who is the program director of Albany Med Health System Program?

The program director is Sean Geary. The program coordinator, Kara Giglia, is the usual contact for application questions.

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