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Albany Med Health System Program

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Cohoes, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.

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About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
7003514044
Program director
Ivelisse Verrico
Location
Cohoes, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
248
Latest cycle
Interview rate
38.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Cohoes, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 248 applications and invited about 38.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs, which interview about 28.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
38.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates19%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women75%
  • Men25%
  • White44%
  • Asian63%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Ivelisse Verrico
Program coordinator
Michelle Corrigan
Coordinator phone
(518) 262-7585
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center Division of Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics 1019 New Loudon Rd Cohoes, NY 12047 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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Albany Med Health System Program offers 4 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 248 applications and interviewed about 38.7% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.

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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical Center Division of Combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics 1019 New Loudon Rd Cohoes, NY 12047. Its sponsoring institution is Albany Med Health System.

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

The program director is Ivelisse Verrico. The program coordinator, Michelle Corrigan, is the usual contact for application questions.