Ellis Hospital of Schenectady Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Schenectady, NY(Schenectady, New York Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
$66,554
PGY1 Salary
45.2%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203512215
- NRMP Code:
- 1513120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 80%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,554
PGY-1
$69,305
PGY-2
$71,335
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 123(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $612K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $2.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 40.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 53 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.58
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
73°F
Winter
43°F
Sunny Days
239 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
78%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.63
Restaurant Meal
16.48
Gas (per gallon)
$4.33
Gym Membership
46
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1203512215
- NRMP Code:
- 1513120C0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Petrillo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 2/14/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1513120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Ellis Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Ellis Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Alexandra Fox
- Contact Email:
- foxa@ellismedicine.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 45.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 45th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 38.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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