Albany Medical Center Program

The Albany Medical Center Psychiatry Residency offers a four-year ACGME-accredited program with a focus on developing residents' knowledge, skills, and professional behavior in general psychiatry. The program emphasizes the doctor-patient relationship and provides extensive training in psychotherapy. Residents benefit from broad clinical experiences, a comprehensive didactic program, research opportunities, and close mentorship from dedicated faculty.

Residents are exposed to various areas of psychiatry over the four years, guided by a structured curriculum. The program integrates clinical experience, didactics, and scholarly research opportunities to ensure a well-rounded training experience. The department promotes professional success through a deeper understanding of Health Systems Science.

Application requirements include being a graduate of LCME-accredited medical schools in the U.S. or Canada, AOA-accredited osteopathic medical schools, or meeting specific criteria as an international medical graduate. The program prefers applicants with limited USMLE attempts and supports J-1 visas exclusively.

Residents have robust resources available for wellness initiatives and balancing the demands of training. The curriculum is structured to include a combination of rotations across various psychiatric subspecialties, outpatient clinics, and electives. Research initiatives within the program focus on a range of topics relevant to mental health and patient care.

The Albany Medical Center Psychiatry Residency Program is committed to providing comprehensive training and a supportive environment for residents to excel in general psychiatry. Residents have the opportunity to work at Albany Medical Center, Capital District Psychiatric Center, Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center, and other affiliated institutions to gain diverse clinical experiences and develop expertise in various areas of psychiatry.