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Albany Med Health System Program
Albany Med Coll · Albany, USA
Interventional Cardiology (IM)
$90K / yr 1 years
Program Stats
Key metrics for Albany Med Health System Program
Specialty
Interventional Cardiology (IM)
Duration
1 years
Salary
$89,652
First-Year Positions
2
Setting
University-based
Visa Sponsorship
J-1
Workload
First-year schedule reported to FREIDA
Average Hours / Week
ACGME cap is 80
55 hrs
Longest Shift
24 hrs
Night Float
No
Moonlighting Allowed
Yes
Benefits
Who pays for coverage
Health Insurance
Shared cost
Dental
Available, self-paid
Disability
Shared cost
Life Insurance
Fully paid
Outpatient Mental Health
Shared cost
Perks & Special Tracks
Perks
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Source: AMA FREIDA 2026 program survey. View on FREIDA
City & Practice Environment
Cost of living, legal climate, and lifestyle in Albany
Cost of Living
4/5
Top State Income Tax
10.9%
Internet Speed
0 Mbps
Weather
Warm summers, cold winters
Malpractice Cap
No Cap
Interstate Licensure (IMLC)
Passed/Pending
Non-Compete
Enforceable
NP/PA Scope of Practice
Full
Nearest Major Airport
7 mi Hub
Outdoor Access
2 mi to park
Real Hourly Wage Calculator
Medical residents are salaried, but working 80+ hours a week changes the math.
$
80h
Based on 50 working weeks/year
Real Hourly Wage
$22.41 /hr
vs. $44.83/hr at 40h/week