Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Albany Med Health System Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803521063
Program director
Melissa Mortensen-Welch
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
216
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 216 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0%. 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White60%
  • Asian30%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native10%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Mortensen-Welch
Program coordinator
Catherine Mirabile
Coordinator phone
(518) 264-5578
Program phone
(518) 262-5575
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical College Otolaryngology Department 50 New Scotland Ave, 4th Floor 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Across Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 College Otolaryngology Department 50 New Scotland Ave, 4th Floor 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 Melissa Mortensen-Welch. The program coordinator, Catherine Mirabile, is the usual contact for application questions.

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