Albany Med Health System Program Ophthalmology Residency
Ophthalmology residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System.
See how you matchAbout Albany Med Health System Program
- ACGME code
- 2403521087
- Program director
- Michael Pokabla
- Location
- Albany, New York
- Data updated
- October 11, 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
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.