Albany Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Albany, NY(Albany, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
2
Positions
$78,137
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0203500132
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 55%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
24 weeks
Salary Progression
$78,137
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
$78,137
PGY-4
$80,481
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 106(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $556K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $55K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.5%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 11K
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
15.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.95
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0203500132
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jocelyn Celestin
- Email:
- SnavelM@amc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1414020F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center of Albany Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Allergy Asthma and Immunology Center of Albany Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Snavely
- Contact Email:
- snavelm@amc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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