Albany Med Health System Program
About This Program
The only tertiary care center in New York's Capital Region, Albany Medical College and Center has 766 beds, including more than 100 ICU beds. The program includes a four-month immunology course each year. The program also hosts an Annual Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Update every July in Saratoga, New York. This conference is well attended by physicians throughout the Region.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jocelyn Celestin, MD, MS
Albany Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Snavely
Albany Med College
Locations
Albany Med Ctr
Allergy & Immunology Pgm
176 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12203
43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208-3478
176 Washington Ave Ext
Albany, NY 12203
369 South St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
113 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.