Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education

We are committed to the integration of all medical students at Albany Medical College into the surrounding community. This is done in a meaningful way through Service Learning. Social determinants of health and the importance of working with diverse underserved populations are particularly emphasized.

Learn more about Service Learning and the opportunities offered to students.

The Albany Medical College Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education is active in the Capital Region community. Through connections with local not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and more, our team leads and supports programs and initiatives on and off campus that help to create a more respectful and inclusive health care, and overall, climate.

Contact Us

Angela A. Antonikowski, PhD
Associate Dean, Division of Community Outreach & Medical Education
Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, & Office of Medical Education
Director, Science & Technology Entry Program (STEP)
518-262-6181

Alice Antwi, MPH
Director of Community Engagement
[email protected]
518-262-4765

Audrey DeBritz
Administrative Coordinator of the Health Equity Project
[email protected]

Ronia Burton
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
518-262-6181

Science and Entry Technology Program (STEP)

Our STEP program offers a robust experience in STEM for middle and high school students in Albany and beyond who are from underrepresented backgrounds or who are economically disadvantaged. Twice weekly throughout the academic year, students convene on the campus to hone science skills and practice scientific thinking with the guidance of medical students, faculty, visiting lecturers, diverse professionals and practitioners, and STEP staff. With a focus on college preparation STEP facilitates college tours in New York State, and engages parents in activities to help them become advocates and co-navigators of the college application process as their children prepare to pursue rigorous STEM majors.

Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP)

Albany Medical College Achieving Success in the Application Process (ASAP) is a virtual annual program designed for sophomore, junior, and senior undergraduate pre-med disadvantaged students. The program gives an intensive look at the medical school admissions process, what Albany Medical College is looking for in candidates, aa student panel and a physician panel. Students have the opportunity to have personal questions answered about the medical school admissions process.

Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) University at Buffalo Post-Baccalaureate Program with Albany Medical College

The goal of the program is to expand the pool of underrepresented, educationally and economically disadvantaged students in medicine. Each year, two or three students matriculate after being recommended by the Albany Medical College admissions director. The students are accepted for the following academic year if they obtain a grade of B or higher in all their graduate science courses after a year at the University at Buffalo. The program is funded by New York State and tuition is free for participating students.