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Albany Medical College

Albany, NY Class Size: 135
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Gaining admission to Albany Medical College is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.80 and an average MCAT score of 510.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Albany Medical College applicants:

Average GPA:
3.80
Average MCAT:
510
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Albany Medical College is below.

In-State Tuition:
$58750
Out-of-State Tuition:
$58750

For more information about tuition at Albany Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.amc.edu/apply/cost-aid/

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Albany Medical College below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Neutral

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Albany Medical College:

Albany Medical College Mission Statement:
The Albany Med Health System is committed to improving health by attaining the highest standard of quality in care delivery, education, and research initiatives.

For more information on the mission statement for Albany Medical College, visit the following link: https://www.amc.edu/about-us/mission-philosophy/#:~:text=Mission%20%26%20Philosophy-,Our%20Mission,%2C%20education%2C%20and%20research%20initiatives.

Situational Judgement Tests

Albany Medical College does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
No
AAMC PREview™:
No

Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Dec 1
Secondary Application Fee:
$130
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

Below are some other helpful dates:

Interview Cycle Start:
August
Interview Cycle End:
April
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Albany Medical College below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

Behavioral and social sciences recommended.

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

Writing intensive course recommended.

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

Biostatistics recommended.

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.amc.edu/admissions/md-program-admissions/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Albany Medical College below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Albany Medical College below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
admissions@mail.amc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Albany Medical College.

Describe yourself (1000 characters).
Please explain any inconsistencies in your university, graduate, or professional school academic performance and/or MCAT scores. If the question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided (1000 characters).
Has your college or university, graduate or professional school attendance been interrupted for any reason? If yes, please explain. Also, please explain any extended gaps in activity/employment in your post-graduate history. If the question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided (1000 characters).
Describe a significant challenge that has prepared you for the MD career path (1000 characters).
Please describe your personal experiences with the structural and social determinants of health in your life and community, how they shaped your engagement with medicine and your future ideas for doctoring (1000 characters).
Tell us about a community with which you identify and how you are involved with it (1000 characters).
Is there anything else you would like the admissions committee to know when reviewing your application? If so, please use the space provided (1000 characters).

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Albany Medical College.

Discuss a time when you had to make a difficult or unpopular decision, and how you handled it.
How do you handle criticism and feedback?
Tell me about a time when you worked in a team and faced a conflict. How did you handle it?
What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the healthcare industry today?
Describe a time when you had to adapt to a new or unfamiliar situation. How did you handle it?
What experiences have prepared you for a career in medicine?
What do you think is the role of empathy in patient care?
Describe a situation where you had to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
How do you plan to advocate for patients who may face barriers to accessing quality healthcare?
Why medicine?
How do you plan to contribute to the medical field beyond clinical practice?
How do you handle failure or setback?
Describe a time when you had to work with someone from a different background or perspective. How did you handle it?
Describe a time when you had to work under a tight deadline. How did you manage your time effectively?
How do you plan to keep up with the rapid advancements and changes in the field of medicine?
Describe a time when you had to collaborate with individuals from various healthcare professions.
What traits do you possess that will contribute to your success as a physician?
How do you plan to address the challenges associated with the high cost of healthcare?
What steps have you taken to ensure that you are well-rounded and have diverse experiences?
How do you plan to address healthcare disparities and improve access to care?
What is your approach to dealing with difficult or challenging patients?
Describe a time when you had to advocate for someone who couldn't advocate for themselves.
How does diversity and inclusion play a role in healthcare, and what is your perspective on it?
What motivates you to become a doctor?
Discuss a time when you had to explain complex medical information to someone who had no medical background.
Tell me about a time when you had to act ethically, even if it was challenging or inconvenient.
How do you plan to balance your own health and well-being with the demands of a career in medicine?
How do you plan to balance your personal life with the demands of medical school and a career as a doctor?
How do you stay informed about current medical research and advancements?
How do you approach making difficult decisions?
How do you handle stress and pressure?
Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision with limited information or uncertainty.
Describe a time when you faced a difficult ethical situation and how you resolved it.
What steps have you taken to develop your communication skills, and how do you plan to further improve them?
Describe a time when you witnessed an ethical lapse in the medical field. How did you respond?
Discuss a time when you collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
What areas of medicine are you most interested in pursuing?
Tell me about a time when you had to prioritize multiple tasks or responsibilities.
Describe a time when you had to handle a difficult patient interaction. How did you approach it?
What qualities do you think are important for a physician to possess?