Ophthalmology·Albany, NY

Albany Med Health System

Applicants have reported 2026-27 ophthalmology interview invites from Albany Med Health System on 2 days, first Oct 13 and most recently Oct 15. As of Oct 19, 2026. Every ophthalmology program that has sent

Signal lift7%49%+42 pp with a signal here

Allocate signal →Track an away here24-25 cycle · program-reported

Step 2 invited

p10 – p90

Interviewed

interviewed (latest year)

This cycle

no tracked aways yet

Match rate

7.5%

3 of 40 interviewed

01Cohort funnel24-25 cycle · program-reported

N = 40 interviewed

Interviewed

100.0%

Class size

7.5%

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2024-25

The day: Four 15-minute interviews, optional resident drop-in room, about 2 hours; 2024-25
Social: Open houses on Oct 29 and Nov 7; 2024-25

Worth knowing

PGY-2s and PGY-3s take q6 home call at Albany Med and the VA; no post-call day, PGY-4 backup. 2024-25
The prelim year is joint with the ophthalmology program. 2024-25
The VA wet lab is open around the clock, and a surgical simulator was added in 2023. 2024-25
Applicants receive contact information for each interviewer after the day. 2024-25

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites3 hospitals · Albany

1
Albany Med Health System
Albany, NY
Primary
2
Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Albany)
Albany, NY
Participant
3
Lion's Eye Institute
Slingerlands, NY
Participant

Interview invites

Rotator reports2 reports · paraphrased

hands-on

25-26Rotators described a learning-dense rotation with strong subspecialty and trauma exposure. Residents and fellows described as engaged in med student education. Attendings described as generous teachers. Rotators noted the schedule looks relaxed but students are expected to actively work with the team (including carving out OR time and taking some call, typically one weeknight and one weekend day).
24-25Rotators described the rotation positively, with notable oculoplastics opportunities. Rotators reported not receiving an interview despite the away.

Paraphrased from rotator survey responses. Names and identifying details removed.

Score rangesinvited cohort

Step 2 CK data not available

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates

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Interview prepOphthalmology

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specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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