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Albany Med Health System Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.

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About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
1603521049
Program director
Matthew Adamo
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
291
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 291 applications and invited about 8.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Neurological Surgery programs, which interview about 14.3% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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

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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: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
8.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men71%
  • White71%
  • Asian14%
  • Black or African American21%

Contact and location

Program director
Matthew Adamo
Program coordinator
Heather Whitman
Coordinator phone
(518) 262-6679
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical College 43 New Scotland Avenue MC10 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?

Albany Med Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery 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 2 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 291 applications and interviewed about 8.6% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

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 Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

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 5%.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical College 43 New Scotland Avenue MC10 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 Matthew Adamo. The program coordinator, Heather Whitman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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