OphthalmologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Albany Med Health System Program

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

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About Albany Med Health System Program

ACGME code
2403521087
Program director
Michael Pokabla
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a community-based university affiliated Ophthalmology residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.

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

Residents work about 55 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women55%
  • Men45%
  • White82%
  • Asian18%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Pokabla
Program coordinator
Mallory Laffer
Coordinator phone
(518) 275-2477
Program phone
(518) 475-7300
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical Center Lions Eye Institute 391 Myrtle 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?

Albany Med Health System Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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 0%.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical Center Lions Eye Institute 391 Myrtle 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 Michael Pokabla. The program coordinator, Mallory Laffer, is the usual contact for application questions.

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