Albany Medical Center General Surgery Residency

Albany, New YorkUniversity-affiliatedTrains at Albany Medical Center Hospital

Top 50%

of 360 general surgery residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training38Bottom half in general surgery
  • Faculty depth69Top half in general surgery
  • Research62Top half in general surgery
  • Pay and cost of living67Top half in general surgery

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At a glance

ProgramAlbany Medical Center General Surgery Residency
LocationAlbany, New York
Main training hospitalAlbany Medical Center Hospital
SettingUniversity-affiliated
PGY-1 salary$75,082 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$1,098 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 5.7 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from Albany Medical Center general surgery

367 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:

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Questions

Where is the Albany Medical Center general surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Albany, New York. Its main training hospital is Albany Medical Center Hospital.

How much do general surgery residents earn at Albany Medical Center?

PGY-1 residents earn $75,082 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,098 a month.

Does Albany Medical Center sponsor visas for general surgery residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is Albany Medical Center ranked for general surgery?

It is in the top 50% of 360 general surgery programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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