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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

Jocelyn Celestin
Program Director

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
0
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

City & State
Albany, NY
Metropolitan Area
Albany, NY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Middle Atlantic
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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

Nominal Salary
$78,137
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,714
Value Rating
Average
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
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:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-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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