Ellis Hospital of Schenectady Program
About This Program
Our single training program allows you to learn in a FM-friendly setting. We are a full-spectrum FM program committed to nurturing your growth. We are a Level 3 PCMH with a diverse patient panel. We offer a surgical obstetrics fellowship, as well as areas of emphasis should interest arise in Global Health or Rural Health. We allow you to tailor your training to fit your individual needs. Come train in a collegial atmosphere in beautiful upstate NY!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mineke Etienne, MD
Ellis Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Alexandra Fox, MA
Ellis Hosp
Locations
Ellis Hosp
Ste 101
624 McClellan St
Schenectady, NY 12304
43 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208-3478
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- 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 5 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
Jan 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 1, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Feb 14, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.