Albany Medical Center Program
UrologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Albany, NY(Albany, NY Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
$71,507
PGY1 Salary
30.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4803521085
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 6
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our urology residency training website details our training program in detail. We offer a unique experience including rotations at a VA Hospital, outpatient clinic, ambulatory surgery center in addition to an extremely busy Level I Trauma Center. Our faculty are specifically trained in all areas of urology including subspecialty training in Oncology, Pediatric, Men's Health/Infertility, Endourology, Robotic Surgery, Reconstructive Urology, and Female Urology.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
16 weeks
Salary Progression
$71,507
PGY-1
$73,652
PGY-2
$75,861
PGY-3
$78,137
PGY-4
$80,481
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 34.4%(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:
- 4803521085
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mark D White
- Email:
- whitem@amc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Albany Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Albany Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Margaret Eck-Raider
- Contact Email:
- eckraim@amc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 30.8%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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