Albany Med Health System Program
About This Program
Training in Albany lands you an almost equal distance from NYC, Boston, and Montreal - all easy day trips for your free weekends! Albany, NY is known for having an affordable cost of living. Average 2025 rent for a 1BR apt in Albany ($1,790) is significantly lower than other major northeastern US cities (New York, NY: $3,930, Boston, MA: $3,215, Stamford, CT: $2,705, Providence, RI: $2,260).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Courtney J Warner, MD
Albany Med Health System
Primary Program Contact
Fredd Brewer
Albany Med Health System
Locations
Albany Med Health System
Vascular Surgery MC-157
391 Myrtle Ave
Albany, NY 12208-3835
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
- 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 27, 2026 - Feb 10, 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
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Characteristics
Experience The Program