Albany Med Health System Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.
See how you matchAbout Albany Med Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 1203521198
- Program director
- Neil Mitnick
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.