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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

Albany Med Health System
Saratoga Springs, NY
Initial AccreditationACGME #5403512005J1J-1

Albany Med Health System is an ACGME-accredited Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Saratoga Springs, NY. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $78,137. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$78.1k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2025 · 1 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
999
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
7
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Saratoga Hospital 211 Church Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Saratoga Hospital is the Saratoga region’s leading healthcare provider and the only acute-care facility in Saratoga County, and a member of the Albany Med Health System. With a medical staff of more than 450 providers, the hospital offers care in a broad range of medical specialties at more than 20 locations including its Wilton campus and the Saratoga Medical Park at Malta. The Saratoga Hospital Medical Group ensures easy access to services that can have the greatest impact on both individual and community health. In keeping with its emphasis on quality, Saratoga Hospital was the first in the Capital Region to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence. On Jan. 1, 2017, Saratoga Hospital finalized its affiliation with Albany Medical Center, joining Columbia Memorial Health in creating a regionally integrated, locally governed healthcare system. Located three hours from NYC, Montreal, and Boston, and a half-hour from Albany, Saratoga Springs is a historic, close-knit family-centered community with lovely neighborhoods, fine restaurants, specialty shops and entertainment including thoroughbred horse racing and the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Its proximity to the Adirondack and the Green Mountains is ideal for skiers and outdoor enthusiasts. Saratoga was voted the inaugural recipient of the "Great American Place" award by American Heritage Magazine and selected as one of Sports Illustrated's Top 10 Sports Venues in the World.

Star Rating
3 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
171
Mid-size
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Mortality0 better · 5 same · 1 worse
Readmission0 better · 9 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeA
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$4K
Research
$0
Payments
9

Top payer: Fisher Scientific Company L.L.C. ($1K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
10,127
ED visits
35,234
Inpatient surgeries
2,982
Outpatient surgeries
14,849
Births
765
Daily census
149
Full-time staff
2,111

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Saratoga Hospital · Saratoga Springs, NY

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Saratoga Hospital

Primary
Saratoga Springs, NY171 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,998/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~27.7% of pay
Take-home$3,998/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,804/mo
State tax$710/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $78,137 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 10.9% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Saratoga County, New York (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
10.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$99,653
+$21k vs US median
Avg Commute
26 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Ayesha M Sooriabalan, MD

Program Director Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Program Director

Kathryn Coons

Program Coordinator Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Albany Med Health System located?
Albany Med Health System is located in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Is Albany Med Health System ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Albany Med Health System holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How much is rent near Albany Med Health System?
Median rent near Saratoga Springs, NY is ~$1,804/month for a 1BR and ~$2,169/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does Albany Med Health System accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Albany Med Health System has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Albany Med Health System sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Albany Med Health System reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Albany Med Health System require?
Albany Med Health System does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Albany Med Health System?
Albany Med Health System reports a PGY-1 salary of $78,137. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Albany Med Health System?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Albany Med Health System to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Albany Med Health System have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.