Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Psychiatry at Albany Medical Center provides comprehensive mental health services for both adults and children. Interns and residents benefit from exposure to a wide array of treatment modalities, including psychotherapy, medication management, and specialized psychiatric services. The program emphasizes hands-on training, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and opportunities for research and academic development.
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Program Details
Specialty
Psychiatry
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
This residency program is IMG-friendly as it has a dedicated pathway for International Medical Graduates and provides necessary visa sponsorship like H1-B and J-1 visas. The program has also been known to accept ECFMG certification, making it accessible for IMG applicants.
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2 Clara Barton Drive, Albany, NY 12208
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes a total of 41 residents in the program, with a focus on diverse educational backgrounds and a commitment to training future psychiatrists who will excel in various aspects of mental health care.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum emphasizes a comprehensive approach to evaluation and treatment that includes individual, group, and family therapy, as well as medication management.
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# of Locations
The residents will work at multiple clinic and hospital locations, specifically in collaboration with nearby facilities for enhanced clinical training.
Fellowship
The residency program offers various fellowship opportunities that recent graduates have pursued, notably in Psychiatry and its subspecialties, including Addiction Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry. Graduates often pursue fellowship training at well-known institutions associated with the Albany Medical Center.
Resident Life
Overview
The program offers outstanding staff of trained academic psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers who provide care to adults and children including consultation, evaluation, and treatment, as well as the latest options in individual, group, and family psychotherapies and medication management. Additionally, the program collaborates with partners at the Capital District Psychiatric Center and the Samuel Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center for clinical psychiatric care, consultation, and education.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts for four years, including one year of general psychiatry followed by three years of specialized training.
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