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Albany Med Health System Program

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

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About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
1203521198
Program director
Neil Mitnick
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
839
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 839 applications and invited about 17.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and women's health tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
17.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women71%
  • Men29%
  • White71%
  • Asian18%
  • Black or African American12%

Contact and location

Program director
Neil Mitnick
Program coordinator
Brynne Kirk
Coordinator phone
(518) 264-2866
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical College Department of Family and Community Medicine 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 4B Albany, NY 12208-3472 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 18% of residents at Albany Med Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Albany Med Health System Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 839 applications and interviewed about 17.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

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 16%.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical College Department of Family and Community Medicine 391 Myrtle Ave, Suite 4B Albany, NY 12208-3472. Its sponsoring institution is Albany Med Health System.

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

The program director is Neil Mitnick. The program coordinator, Brynne Kirk, is the usual contact for application questions.

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