History
The institution was founded in 1839 with an initial enrollment of 57 students
Education
Albany Medical Center has a responsibility to educate medical students, physicians, biomedical students, and other health care professionals from demographically diverse backgrounds in order to meet the future primary and specialty health care needs of the region and nation
Research
At Albany Med,basic research scientists are organized into four departments facilitating discoveries that translate into medical innovations at patients' bedsides.The four departments are:
- Regenerative and Cancel Cell Biology
- Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Immunology and Microbial Disease
- Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
PhD Programmes
Albany Medical College Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Albany Medical College. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Master/Doctoral Program Of Lotte Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2024
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Chungcheongnam
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships Of Jeollanam
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
13 Oct 2024
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
OAS/OEA Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Out-Of-State Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
Robert Wilkos Aviation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
05 May 2024
OAS – The New School
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
CouponBirds "Help to Save" Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Support Creativity Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1163 -72
2022
1091
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Albany Medical College Academic & Student Affairs Office prides itself on providing a pleasant atmosphere where students can feel comfortable and confident in seeking assistance. Students are free to bring questions or problems relating to College policies and resources, as well as any issues relating to daily life, to the Academic & Student Affairs Office.
Housing services
The Office of Academic & Student Affairs maintains a listing of housing available in the community. The housing list are updated weekly and available to students on Sakai
Library services
The Schaffer Library of Health Sciences provides services and a rich collection of materials to support education, research, and patient care
ICT services
myAlbanyMed is a secure, online portal providing Albany Med patients 24/7 access to their health information and additional services.
Medical services
Student Health Services serves students of Albany Medical College, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and SUNY Polytechnic. Care is provided for a wide range of issues including general medical evaluation for acute problems such as fevers, respiratory illnesses, stomach pains, sprains and strains, skin rashes, minor emergencies
Campus life
Albany Medical Center (consisting of Albany Medical Center Hospital and Albany Medical College) is proud to offer a campus that is safe and accessible for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. Commitment to safety is our highest priority, and helping to support this effort is Albany Medical Center’s Security Services —a dedicated team of highly trained security officers who are ready and able to respond to emergencies 24-hours a day, seven days a week
Student clubs
Chapters of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA), American Medical Women's Association (AMWA), Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the American Medical Association/Medical Student Section of New York (AMA/MSSNY) are active on campus
Albany Medical College is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.