Albany Medical College

Albany Medical College, founded in 1839, is one of the nation’s oldest private medical schools. It is a major component of the Albany Medical Center, which also includes one of New York State’s largest teaching hospitals, the Albany Medical Center Hospital, and one of the Capital Region’s most active fund-raising organizations, the Albany Medical Center Foundation. The Center serves a population of nearly 3 million people living in eastern New York and western New England.

Albany Medical College, founded in 1839, is one of the nation’s oldest private medical schools. It is a major component of the Albany Medical Center, which also includes one of New York State’s largest teaching hospitals, the Albany Medical Center Hospital, and one of the Capital Region’s most active fund-raising organizations, the Albany Medical Center Foundation. The Center serves a population of nearly 3 million people living in eastern New York and western New England. Albany Medical College prides itself in offering an intimate, collegial environment that fosters humane values and genuine learning, while preparing the next generation of physicians, biomedical scientists and professors. In addition to awarding approximately 140 medical degrees each year, the College awards approximately 80 Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees. Special admission programs are offered through Union and Siena Colleges and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.