Albany Medical College

Albany Medical College, founded in 1839 and also known as AMC, is a part of Albany Medical Center. Located in Albany, New York, AMC's recent enrollments have been more than 500 students every year. AMC offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The college offers multiple courses of study through the following divisions:

• Alden March Bioethics Institute
• Center for Cardiovascular Sciences
• Center for Cell Biology and Cancer Research
• Center for Immunology and Microbial Disease
• Center for Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience
• Center for Nurse Anesthesia
• Center for Physician Assistant Studies

Doctoral stipends are available for doctoral students who qualify. They receive this stipend in the form of a Predoctoral Research Assistantship during their first three years of study. Some of the notable alumni of AMC include Steven J. Burakoff, cancer specialist and author; Theobald Smith, pioneering epidemiologist and pathologist; and Willis R. Whitney, an American chemist.

Albany Medical College Highlights

Where Albany Medical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in medicine and science.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Albany Medical Students

The student enrollment at Albany Medical was 762 in 2007 (750 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 28% and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 72%.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Albany Medical participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.