Overview
As one of the nation's oldest private medical schools, we take pride in offering an intimate, collegial environment that fosters humane values and genuine learning. Since its founding in 1839, Albany Medical College's MD program has maintained a small class size of approximately 145 diverse and multi-talented students in our first-year class.
Contact Us:
Office of Admissions
Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Ave., MC-3
Albany, NY 12208
[email protected]
518-262-5521
Fax: 518-262-5887
Commitment to Learning
We look for applicants who demonstrate they can handle the demands of the medical school curriculum, and a commitment to lifelong learning. We encourage our applicants to demonstrate competency in the Association of American Medical College's Core Competencies including math, behavioral and social sciences, and English composition. Applicants will also stand out by demonstrating interest and work in service, clinical experience, and leadership.
Accredited Institution
Albany Medical College is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) of the American Association of Medical Colleges and by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about our accreditation.
Unique Curriculum Reinforces Early Exposure for Lasting Impact
At Albany Medical College, first-year medical students are placed throughout the community through the Introductory Longitudinal Clerkship.
Such early clinical experiences with positive physician role models have been shown to help students develop foundational clinical skills, self-confidence, empathy toward patients, and a sense of professional identity.
Students are encouraged to consider ethical challenges and the role of the physician in the community and as an advocate for patients. New curricular threads contain thought-provoking topics critical to the next generation of physicians, including climate health, nutrition, and the care of patients with disabilities.
Expanded service-learning opportunities expose students to the challenges facing underserved communities, complementing work done in the classroom and demonstrating the critical need for physicians and health care systems to engage with the community through needs assessments and true partnerships.
Clinical Bridge Block Prepares Students for Patient Care
Second-year medical students undergo an intensive two-week Clinical Bridge Block designed to provide hands-on, simulation-based training prior to their third-year clerkships. Clinical skills, protocols, and team communication are emphasized, preparing students for patient care in a safe environment.
Students practice with standardized patients, manikins, and other simulation tools in the college’s Patient Safety and Clinical Competency Center, covering topics like airway management, suturing, and mock operating protocols. Small group meetings review expectations, patient safety, and clinical decision-making.
Heavily supported by faculty and residents from various specialties, the block ensures students are well-prepared for their first day in a clinical setting.
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