Albany Medical College Office of Admissions

Albany Medical College Office of Admissions Academics

4-year semitraditional. First year: Basic science instruction is combined with clinical cases to focus on normal function. Second year: Focuses primarily on abnormal function and the disease state. Third year: Clinical clerkships offered emphasize ambulatory care in varied settings: rural, urban, managed care, and private practice. Fourth year: Required experiences are hospital based, preparing students for residency and practice. Additional elective time allows students to round out their education and further explore specific areas of interest. During both the third and fourth years, basic science material is revisited within the context of a student’s clinical experience. Several other modules span the entire 4-year experience. Health Care and Society introduces students to the psychosocial, humanistic, ethical, and legal aspects of care. Comprehensive Care Case Study emphasizes primary care, systems of care, comparisons of care in different settings, issues related to the epidemiology of disease, prevention and wellness, geriatrics, AIDS, and substance abuse. This module focuses students’ attention on the concept of health care delivered by a team rather than an individual.