Albany Medical Center Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Albany, NY(Albany, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
#177
Specialty Rank
$71,007
PGY1 Salary
3.6%
IMG %
#177
Psychiatry Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4003522124
- NRMP Code:
- 1414400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 00000
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Program highlights: - -Opportunity to have college mental health experience - Opportunity to work with the Capital District Asylum Clinic
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$71,007
PGY-1
$71,677
PGY-2
$72,345
PGY-3
$73,016
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 34.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 19,994,379
- 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:
- 4003522124
- NRMP Code:
- 1414400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey Scott Winseman
- Email:
- winsemj@amc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1414400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Albany Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Albany Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Laflin
- Contact Email:
- laflinj@amc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:7PGY-3:8PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 75
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 35.7%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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