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Albany Med Health System Program

Internal 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
1403531248
Program director
Michael Rosenblum
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,664
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,664 applications and invited about 6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
20
Interview rate
6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates22%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs37%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White35%
  • Asian42%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Rosenblum
Program coordinator
Maria Weaver
Coordinator phone
(518) 262-5834
Program phone
(518) 262-0150
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center Medical Education Office (MC-17) 47 New Scotland Avenue 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 55% of residents at Albany Med Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Albany Med Health System Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 3,664 applications and interviewed about 6% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical Center Medical Education Office (MC-17) 47 New Scotland Avenue 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 Michael Rosenblum. The program coordinator, Maria Weaver, is the usual contact for application questions.

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