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Albany Med Health System Program

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

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About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
1803521066
Program director
Kimberly Robeson
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
850
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 850 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology 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
  • 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: interviewed9%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates21%
  • US DO graduates46%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White54%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Kimberly Robeson
Program coordinator
Tammy Wunsch
Coordinator phone
(518) 262-6488
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center Department of Neurology, Mail Code 70 47 New Scotland Ave 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 33% of residents at Albany Med Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Albany Med Health System Program offers 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 850 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 9%.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical Center Department of Neurology, Mail Code 70 47 New Scotland Ave 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 Kimberly Robeson. The program coordinator, Tammy Wunsch, is the usual contact for application questions.

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