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Albany Med Health System Program

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
4403521191
Program director
Jessica Zaman
Location
Albany, New York
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,188
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Albany Med Health System Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Albany, New York, sponsored by Albany Med Health System. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,188 applications and invited about 15.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
15.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White57%
  • Asian31%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Zaman
Program coordinator
Jennifer Davies
Coordinator phone
(518) 339-8724
Program phone
(518) 262-0940
Sponsoring institution
Albany Med Health System

Albany Medical College 47 New Scotland Avenue Department of Surgery 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 9% of residents at Albany Med Health System Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Albany Med Health System Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Albany Med Health System Program?

Albany Med Health System Program received 1,188 applications and interviewed about 15.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Albany Med Health System Program located?

Albany Med Health System Program is located at Albany Medical College 47 New Scotland Avenue Department of Surgery 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 Jessica Zaman. The program coordinator, Jennifer Davies, is the usual contact for application questions.

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