Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Albany Medical College is a comprehensive five-year program that focuses on a broad spectrum of orthopedic practices at a prominent teaching hospital. With a diverse array of clinical training opportunities, residents engage in both adult and pediatric trauma care, joint reconstruction, and subspecialties like spinal surgery and hand surgery. The program is designed to equip residents with a robust educational foundation and clinical expertise, preparing them for successful careers in orthopedic surgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Orthopedic Surgery Residency program at Albany Medical College is IMG-friendly. It participates in eligibility assessments and accepts ECFMG-certified international medical graduates. The program has also described a collegial environment fostering support for a diverse array of residents.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
47 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208, United States
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency cohort consists of a mix of 30 residents across various years, including 8 PGY-1 MD residents and a significant representation of IMG residents, contributing to a diverse training environment.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Orthopedic Residency program at Albany Medical College is a five-year, ACGME-accredited training program that gives exposure to all facets of orthopedic practice at a major teaching and tertiary care medical center. Research is important to our faculty. In addition to clinical studies, our division collaborates with researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Union College, participating in translational and basic science projects. Residents have presented nationally at various prestigious associations.
Application
Application Deadline: Check for specific dates; Application Requirements: Check program details; Interview Dates: To be confirmed.
# of Locations
Residents will train at multiple locations including Albany Medical Center, Stratton Veterans Administration Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital, and Capital Region Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Fellowship
The program provides various fellowship opportunities across specialties. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in orthopedic subspecialties through affiliations with leading institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is unique for its clinical volume and exposure to a wide range of orthopedic pathology given its location in New York as the only academic medical center in a large area.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5 years
Housing
No details provided regarding housing options or stipends for residents.
Alumni
Alumni have pursued a variety of fellowships and positions in orthopedic sub-specialties, including trauma, sports medicine, joint reconstruction, and hand surgery, at institutions across the United States.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers high-quality training opportunities in all facets of orthopedic practice at a major teaching and tertiary care medical center. Residents are exposed to both adult and pediatric trauma, spine, joint reconstruction, hand, tumor, and foot and ankle surgery. Collaborations with researchers for translational and basic science projects are also mentioned, along with resources for wellness and quality leadership.
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