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Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program

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

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About Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program

ACGME code
1203500006
Program director
Sean Roche
Location
Saratoga Springs, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,794
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
72%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Saratoga Springs, 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 1,794 applications and invited about 7% 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 72% 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.

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
  • 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: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Interview rate
7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates11%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs39%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women61%
  • Men39%
  • White28%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Sean Roche
Program coordinator
Starla Hooks
Coordinator phone
(518) 583-8481
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

211 Church St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Open in Google Maps

Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program: frequently asked questions

Does Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital 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/Saratoga Hospital Program IMG-friendly?

About 72% of residents at Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. 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/Saratoga Hospital Program offer?

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

How competitive is Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program?

Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program received 1,794 applications and interviewed about 7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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

Applicants who sent Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 6%.

Where is Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program located?

Albany Med Health System/Saratoga Hospital Program is located at 211 Church St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Its sponsoring institution is Albany Med Health System.

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

The program director is Sean Roche. The program coordinator, Starla Hooks, is the usual contact for application questions.

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