Education

Welcome to our program

On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Department of Neurology at Albany Medical Center, I would like to thank you for your interest in our residency training program. Please take a few minutes to read about our program and see why we are so proud of it.

The Department of Neurology is a component of the Neurosciences Institute, which also comprises Neurosurgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Psychiatry.  We offer first-class clinical facilities, internationally renowned physicians and scientists with expertise in all neuroscience specialties and nationally recognized education and research programs.

The Residency 

• A diverse clinical exposure, both in terms of disease process and socio-economic background
• Close daily contact between residents and faculty
• Close proximity of training sites
• Strong social network of residents and a supportive family-like atmosphere
• A strong didactic component emphasizing the  integration of clinical and basic neurosciences
• Excellent Board pass rate
• Integrated program with Albany Medical Center Department of Medicine guarantees your PGY1 year.
• Devoted  Faculty who enjoy mentoring and teaching residents

Albany

Albany, the Capital of New York, combines the amenities of a vibrant, urban metro region with the warmth and family values of quaint historic neighborhoods. There are beautiful rolling hills with a friendly climate and four distinct seasons, easily accessible to Montreal, Boston, NYC. 

• The Adirondack Mountains
• Lake Placid, Lake George, and Lake Champlain close by.
• Excellent cost of living. Safe, family-friendly communities with affordable housing
• Excellent public and private schools. 
• Cultural opportunities abound throughout the year.
• World-renowned symphonies and ballets in nearby  Saratoga Springs and Tanglewood.
• The Palace and Proctor’s,  both historic, beautifully restored theaters,  present the very best in entertainment for New York's Capital Region. 
• Times Union Center offers the very best in concerts and specialty events
  
• Art, music, food, hot air balloon, and many other festivals throughout the year
• Hiking, camping, boating, skiing, and golfing are among the many outdoor activities

If you are seeking a program with a Chair, Program Director, and faculty sincerely interested in the welfare and education of its trainees and a program that combines academic excellence with a supportive and collegial environment then Albany Medical Center Department of Neurology may be the program for you!  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.   I can be reached at higgind@mail.amc.edu.

Sincerely, 

Donald S. Higgins, Jr.,MD
Professor of Neurology
Neurology Program Director