Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatrics Residency at Albany Medical College is a medium-sized program located at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital, the sole tertiary care center for children in the region. It offers unique educational experiences with an emphasis on personalized training, advocacy, research, and quality improvement. The program fosters a supportive environment that encourages residents to achieve their personal and professional goals, making it an appealing choice for aspiring pediatricians.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Pediatrics Residency Program at Albany Medical College does not explicitly state its IMG-friendliness in the provided text. However, it is recommended that prospective residents review the program's application process. The program appears to accept a diverse group of residents, which may imply that International Medical Graduates (IMGs) could be considered. To fully understand IMG acceptance, interested applicants should contact the program directly for specific information regarding requirements and acceptance rates.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
11 applicants
Program Website
Address
Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Program Director
Katelyn N. Daly
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program includes 11 residents enrolled in the PGY-1 year, all of whom are MD graduates either from U.S. or international medical schools, with no DO graduates currently in the PGY-1 year.
PGY-1 MD
11
PGY-1 DO
0
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program includes the PedSTARâ„¢ block for interns that offers four weeks of immersive training in advocacy project development, research design, publication, and quality improvement/patient safety initiatives, with longitudinal faculty mentorship for project completion.
Application
The residency application process includes submitting an application, which may be through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), by a specific deadline (not detailed in the text). Interviews are held on specific dates (not detailed in the text). Required materials may include personal statements, letters of recommendation, and CVs. Specific prerequisites were not outlined in the text.
# of Locations
The residents will work at the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital, which is the region's only tertiary care center for children, covering 25 counties in eastern New York and New England.
Fellowship
The program offers robust fellowship opportunities. Approximately half of the graduates pursue fellowships at major centers around the country. Recent graduates have a proven track record of success in various pediatrics subspecialties, although specific fellowship options are not detailed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The Pediatrics Residency Program at Albany Medical College offers unique educational experiences and powerful training opportunities, as seen in their focus on individualized mentorship and robust extra-clinical training.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Typically a three-year residency program.
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Alumni
Approximately half of the alumni pursue general pediatrics or hospitalist medicine, while the other half pursue fellowships at major centers around the country. The unique aspects of their post-graduation paths were not detailed in the text, but typically involve diverse fellowships and positions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Longitudinal faculty mentorship, strong focus on advocacy and research training, comprehensive extra-clinical training opportunities.
PGY-1 Salary
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